We all know job searching can be a nerve–racking experience, to say the least.
This is why I’ve started offering a Job Search Jump-Starter program and LinkedIn has come up with a few ways to help make it less stressful for you to attract your next job without worrying about your boss or co-workers finding out.
Actually, LinkedIn now has 5 unique ways to help you land your dream job while in what I like to call “stealth mode.”
1 – Signal to recruiters that you’re open to new job opportunities (a cool new option you can “turn on”)
2 – Turn off the “Notify Your Network” feature when you update your profile (find this on the right side of your profile page)
3 – Follow companies you’re interested in (although, following your employer’s competitors could raise a few flags, unless you’re in marketing or sales)
4 – Reconnect with your network* (of course, networking gets a mention!)
5 – Get the LinkedIn Job Search app (iOS or Android)
*According to a LinkedIn survey, 89{60023c7b1960a5fb9dae172379ca3153ba00fa4679a2b03978f428523be766b5} of job seekers networked while looking for their current job. Of those who networked with former colleagues, 53{60023c7b1960a5fb9dae172379ca3153ba00fa4679a2b03978f428523be766b5} reported those networking efforts as having effectively helped them land their job. (Well, duh.)
If you’d like to get the specifics on the 5 items listed above, check out LinkedIn’s blog post with videos here.
And if you’d prefer help with all this, and rather not go it alone, learn about my Job Search Jump-Starter program today!
The Job Search Jump-Starter program starts with a phone-based discovery session so I can learn all about your ideal job. Then, I’ll go off and do an audit of your current digital footprint as it relates to LinkedIn, a Google search, and your key social profiles.
After that, we’ll schedule one-on-one coaching sessions to a) zero in on and define your personal brand, b) polish your LinkedIn profile and boost your user skills on the platform, and then c) fine tune how you approach and leverage your network.
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
Ready to get started? You can activate your program via PayPal or credit card here.
Want to hear from my happy clients? Please read these:
“Working with Sandy to create my LinkedIn Profile was a fun, collaborative, and ultimately a very satisfying experience. The end result has already proved to be an excellent investment based on the feedback and opportunities I’ve received. Sandy’s interpersonal skills combined with her technical knowledge and social media savvy helped me to create a profile that actually reflects who I am today and who I want to be in the future. It was like getting the benefit of a career coach, psychologist, and social media consultant all rolled into one!” – Michelle E., Corporate Exec, Chicago
Sandy is a career coach, motivator, and guide par excellence. She has personally counseled and helped me think through my career objectives in light of my current experiences as well as future aspirations. I would recommend her to anyone looking to better message their current work experience, articulate their career objectives to potential employers or simply structure their resume. She is a LinkedIn savant and can also help anyone make better use of this excellent tool! – Alok Kapur, Mobile & Emerging Media Senior Business Executive, formerly at Microsoft