Posts Tagged ‘LinkedIn Groups’

Tips for times of transition: Part 2 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers

May 27th, 2011

By Dawn Bugni

Bridget Haymond and I collaborated on this series to provide job seeking members of her church some basic job search information. She graciously allowed me to share what we created together here. If you missed part one, no worries. It’s right here.

Career marketing strategies for job seekers

6. Set up a LinkedIn account. Fill out the profile completely including a professional picture of you. A friend or family member can take the picture, but be sure you look like you’re ready for business. LinkedIn is not Facebook. Approach each venue appropriately. When you invite someone, customize the invitation. And if invited, take a moment to send back a quick note to your connection. Very few do that so it’s a great way to differential yourself immediately. I’m on LinkedIn: Now What? is a great resource to garner the full power of this site. » Read more: Tips for times of transition: Part 2 – Career marketing strategies for job seekers

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Changes to our LinkedIn page

October 19th, 2010

In order to continue improving our communications to our job seeking audience we are moving from our existing LinkedIn page to a new one.

Please continue to follow The New England Job Show on our new page to learn about:

  • The latest news impacting job seekers
  • Information on how to successfully conduct your job search
  • Networking and seminar opportunities
  • Interaction with fellow job seekers

As of November 1, 2010 only the new page will be updated.  Click here to go to the new page.

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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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