Tip #12: Posting on Linkedin like you’re a boss
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Job Search Tip #12: Posting on Linkedin like you’re a boss
Did you know that only about 1% of users on Linkedin post! That leaves a lot of opportunity for your post to get seen by the millions of users scrolling the Linkedin feed every day.
Posting on Linkedin is valuable for visibility in your job search..the more eyes on your profile, the better your chances the right person can help you find the right opportunity for you. If you’ve been posting, you know how empowering it can be to post on Linkedin…getting likes, comments, and new connections!
By writing on Linkedin you not only get more people to see YOU, it’s also an opportunity to practice talking about yourself…a key skill in the job search. Every time you create a post, you are essentially practicing interviewing for that job you want.
People are scrolling Linkedin right now, looking for candidates to fill open roles. People like Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Founders. They are actively looking for someone like you to help them grow their teams.
Some of the most interesting case studies are when career changers post about themselves on Linkedin, attracting the attention of local startup Founders who have not even posted a job opening. Whether the role is officially posted or not, having the RIGHT person see you is the KEY. But if you don’t know this person yet, how to meet them? Through posting on Linkedin.
Here is what Candice has to say on this topic:
Candice is a helpful person who supports career changers to grow their ‘brand’ on Linkedin.
Posting about yourself can be one of the BEST ways to stand out in your job search!
Types of posts you can make include:
Open to work
Project updates
Job Search updates
Personal hobbies or interests
Opinions on tech or tools you work with
Wins and challenges
Personal stories
Reposts
Shoutouts
Now that you have an idea of what topics to post about, let’s dig into how you can make your content engaging.
Here are a few examples:
Tips to post like a Boss :
Start with an emotion or the middle of a story
Add personal details about why you are sharing the post
End with a call to action, asking others a question, to engage your audience in a conversation
View this full presentation with more post examples to get start with posting on Linkedin. ➡️
To everyone job searching during the holidays… you got this, keep going 🌟
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