The Internet has become a great resource for job searching. If you're looking to get back into the workforce it has also become a great place for companies to put out their job postings and have them accessible to a larger number of people. However, most job searching websites are rather impersonal.
Today we'll introduce you to a platform called LinkedIn that combines a job application portal with the social network.
In this article, I'll be telling you about LinkedIn and how it works so let's get started.
What exactly is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a social network designed for businesses and work professionals, individuals can create profiles and connect with contacts who can endorse their skills companies can also create profiles to advertise and post job openings that individual users can apply for.
Now I'll tell you about how LinkedIn works. There are seven key features of LinkedIn the first is that you can put your work experience on your profile so potential employers can see it. Your LinkedIn profile is like an online version of your resume this can help you gain exposure to more potential employers.
The second feature is that LinkedIn allows companies to make profiles as well so they can show themselves off connect with potential partners and even hire new employees.
The next feature is that LinkedIn can help you establish and expand your professional network you can connect with people you know personally or professionally they may be able to point you towards a job that suits you and you can help them out in the same way.
A related feature is that LinkedIn helps you show off your skills and credentials. your LinkedIn connections can endorse the skills you list on your profile and you can do the same for them. This is a way to show potential employers that you have people to vouch for your abilities.
Another feature is that companies can post job listings on LinkedIn and you can apply for these jobs on the site as well or if you're running a business yourself you can post job openings to find new employees.
The next feature will help you get job advice from other people in your field of work you can join groups of people with similar jobs or skills and discuss professional matters that relate to your work. you might even gain knowledge and advice that will help you take your career to the next level.
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