2. 1 Use your business network.
1 Normally I would google and
find a list of companies
2 Using LinkedIn instead
3 I can use my trusted network
to help me find and use key
people whom is known to
get the job done.
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6. Hvor mange bruger LinkedIn?
Til networking?
Husk i dag vil I få en del tekniske råd,
men det handler om mennesker
7. LinkedIn – worlds largest professional social network
Linkedin's mission is to connect the world's professionals to
make them more productive and successful.
LinkedIn is a social network
LinkedIn is for professionals
150mio users globally
880K danish profiles
Being used for:
-Recruitment and employer branding
-Sales and marketing
-Networking
-Job search
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9. Your Profile
Your complete profile, for you
and your connections.
Your public profile can be
viewed by everybody
There are lots of options, like
adding a presentation or a
video
Stay focused and send a clear
message !
10. Connections
Your direct connections.
Your collegues
Your business partners
Your class mates
Your network
Your Network
Your connections
2nd’s and 3rd’s and
with whom you share groups
LinkedIn shows who in your
network can assist you -
everywhere
17. Optimize your profile
– You need to be found when people are looking
for somebody like you !
1. What keywords do people use
in their search for you?
2. Keywords in headline, title and description of jobs,
summary og specialties/skills
3. Complete your profile
4. Extend your network
5. Be active
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18. Be unique
- use applications as slideshare to
prsent yourself in a unique way.
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19. With whom can you network?
Everybody!
Use LinkedIn to uncover valuable contacts
When you do network, do remember to ask, who you should meet-
Use your network to extend your network
Ask for help and people usually do !
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20. Use your network to
Be clear about your self and your skills.
Get insight into a sector – from client side
Get feedback on your job application, your options or …
To know where business is picking up
To meet people who can open the right doors for you
To be prepared for the interview
Networking helps in a lot of ways, but
you still have to do the work
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21. This is how you find networking contacts
Search for hr, karriererådgivning, rekruttering …
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22. Get industry insights or a job-profile
Where is business picking up, and what kind of jobs are right for you?
Search and filter on industry, position, location Sorted by connections
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25. Participate in relevant groups
Join relevant groups to
network and discuss Stay on top of current trends from the most
Shared stories in the business
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26. Track a specific Company
Check related groups Research employees profiles.
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27. SEARCH AND FIND JOBS
Just to know more about what they offer. Give them a call and ask
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28. People are using their network
Find a job through your networks updates!
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29. Do get feedback on your jobapplication
Purpose: to be called in for interview
• You need to convince the hiring manager:
- that you can do the job
- that you are the right guy for the job (and the team)
- that the job is you
• Let your personality shine through
• Refer to your contacts within the organization
• Focus on your achivements not your expirence
• Check formal procedures
• 3 pages will suffice
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30. THE INTERVIEW
The interviews
Each one is a test that should be passed by both parties
Prepare yourself
Forberedelse før samtalen og forberedelse til samtalen
Execution
You will be analyzed and so should you
Follow up
Don’t give up
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31. Focus your jobsearch
– network your way to a job using LinkedIn
To sum up
• A sharp profile
• Networking
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Focus your research
Search and apply
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• The interviews
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