Posts Tagged ‘LinkedIn Groups’

Career Tips: Advanced Techniques For Finding A Job Quickly On LinkedIn

February 2nd, 2010

Olivier Taupin, founder of Linked:HR the largest Group on LinkedIn, shares his experience on how to use this site to quickly find a job. His presentation is packed with strategies and techniques for job seeking, many of them unknown to most LinkedIn jobseekers.

LinkedIn Oliver Taupin PresentationIn this presentation you will find the following topics:

  • LinkedIn & Job Seeking: The fastest way to get a job!
  • LinkedIn Lexicon: Understanding the Key Terms & Processes
  • LinkedIn Profile: Do’s & Don’ts
  • LinkedIn Messaging: How to Connect through LinkedIn
  • Joining Groups to Find Recruiters: Step-by-step Process
  • Advanced Search: Maximizing Search Efficiency
  • About Linked:Group: Your LinkedIn Group Management Team

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About Oliver Taupin

A Business Development executive with a passion for social networking, Olivier owns some of the largest LinkedIn Groups. All his Groups focus on social networking best practices: They are non-commercial, exclusively dedicated to networking between peers.

Olivier’s Groups Include:
- Linked: HR the #1 HR Group on LinkedIn. The Group has also become the largest LinkedIn Group worldwide.
- Star: Candidate the largest LinkedIn Group for job seekers.
- Linked: Energy the largest LinkedIn Group for Energy professionals.
- Linked: Seattle the largest LinkedIn Group in the Pacific Northwest.  (),
- Linked: Golfers the largest Golf Group on LinkedIn.  (),

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LinkedIn: Finding the Right Groups

January 3rd, 2010

I think we all agree that LinkedIn is a great tool.  With time of the essence it is really important that you approach the groups section strategically otherwise you can easily be overwhelmed with emails on group activities.  How do you find the right groups?

Dan DeMaioNewton recently published a list on Better Jobs Faster of LinkedIn groups that he feels are critical for job seekers.  Use it to augment your existing list of groups.

Top LinkedIn Groups for Job Search

A Job Needed – A Job Posted
About.com Job Search and Careers
Career Change Central
Career Rocketeer / Career Launch Network
CleanTechies Around The World
Consultants Network
Corporate Recruiters. #1 Group for Corporate Recruiters.
E-Recruitment Group (Post Jobs) (Post Resumes)
Executive Suite
Financial Services Career Center
Indeed.com
Job Interview Mastery
Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!
JobAngels
JobsDirectUSA
Linking The LaidOff
Looking for a job?
MBA Highway | MBA & Recruiter Network
Renewables Job Market
ResumeMaker Career Network
Star:Candidate for Hire
The Talent Buzz

Dan has also created a list of subgroups that can greatly increase your chances of meeting people who can help with your job search.  A Subgroup is usually created as a Regional, Professional/Industry, or Special Interest category within a Group. Most groups have Subgroups. To join a Subgroup, you must be a member of its parent Group.

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How To Use LinkedIn Groups for Your Job Search (Video Blog)

September 29th, 2009

by Marci Reynolds, CEO of J2B Marketing

Online Branding, Social Media & SEO Expert

Click on this link to go to the Video Blog: How To Use LinkedIn Groups for Your Job Search (Video Blog)

About J2B Marketing

J2B Marketing is a “Job Seeker 2 Business”™ Internet Marketing Services Firm based in Greater Boston, Massachusetts and offering services virtually across the United States. From LinkedIn profile makeovers to launching Twitter strategies, J2B harnesses the latest internet and marketing communication tools available to help Job Seekers get back to work faster. The firm is led by Marci Reynolds, previously VP North America Sales Operations at Monster.com. Learn more at www.j2bmarketing.com.

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