1. How to use LinkedIn to boost your job search

2. Looking for a new job but not sure how to use LinkedIn? 3. Read how to increase your chances of finding a new job using the world's most popular professional networking site 4. 1. Include a professional profile photo 5. Your profile is seven times more likely to be viewed by others (including potential employers) 6. How to add a profile picture Click 'Edit Profile' under the navigation option at the top Then click the camera icon to the left of your name 7. 2. Complete the summary section 8. A summary of 40 or more words will increase your chances of appearing in someone's search 9. How to market yourself to others Include your title, role, skills, experience and achievements Incorporate keywords such as words and phrases used in job descriptions in your field 10. 3. Upload rich media 11. Rich media will make your profile more compelling 12. Add images, videos, presentations and documents 13. Under the Summary, Experience and Education profile sections are square icons with (+) symbols How to upload rich media Upload a file or link to content you want to share 14. 4. Be recommended 15. To a potential employer, a LinkedIn recommendation is a reference in advance 16. Get recommendations by giving them - people will usually want to reciprocate 17. How to make recommendations Go to a contacts Profile and scroll to the Recommendations box Write the recommendation Ask if they might write one for you 18. 4. Search for jobs 19. Use LinkedIn to identify job openings 20. How to find jobs Click Jobs then Find Jobs Add keywords related to jobs you are interested in The advanced search function provides more options 21. Jobs are also posted on company pages Click on Interests, then Companies to search by company name, keyword and industry 22. For more advice and helpful hints to boost your job search, contact Glide Outplacement. We provide outplacement and career coaching services across Australia. Head office: 10/239 George Street Brisbane 4000 Website: www.outplacement.net.au Phone: 07 3162 2976 Email: info@outplacement.net.au