LinkedIn for Recruiters

Basic tips for standard users.

For those of you who do not have a recruiter licence there are loads of different ways of finding candidates without your account being blocked.

When searching for candidates on the search bar and you see candidates that you like. You can save them into a list by clicking the arrow

You can also tag them into lists by clicking onto their profile. Click on relationships. On this you can create a tag e: g “Candidate”.

How to find these lists?

Network> Connections > Go down to filtered contacts> click on saved contacts

Network>Connections > Go down to filtered contacts> click on Tagged contacts

Groups

When you find a potential candidate see what groups they are in. With this resource you can find candidates and inmail them direct. You have to request to follow the group. Once you are in you can post jobs, and find out about other opportunities. To find members all you have to do is click on members and click contact. The max for groups is 50.

Connections

Adding contacts there is a limit of 15 a day. Then you will get blocked. There is a link below which you can unblock your account on. https://www.linkedin.com/unrestrict?display

Security

If you want to connect with someone to get their contacts, you can. If you don’t want them to see your connections. Go to security settings.

You can hide the “viewer of you also viewed” so if there are ex-employees or anyone unwarranted you can switch this off.

You can make your connections only viewable to you. (select there who can see your connections)

You can be completely anonymous when viewing someone’s profile. The only limit with this is you won’t be able to see who is viewing you.

If you are being bombarded with groups notifications go to communications ( in security settings) and you can limit the emails you receive.

You can view where you are signed in at the top of the security setting there is a button with active users.

Syncing/exporting

Click Network and click connection then top right there is a little screw sign

Click on that

Then it will take you to this section. On the right you can export your contacts and beneath you can import your contacts from other sources.

Alumni

If you are looking for graduate or alumni from a certain university. You go to network and go down to alumni in this section you will find people who came out of the university with the same degree or whatever you are searching for.it is another way of hunting candidates and leads.

LinkedIn Profile

As we work in lots of international markets you can change your profile into various different languages. On your profile photo there is a arrow beside it click make profile into another language it is that simple.

The basic points for LinkedIn are?

Fill your profile in with as much information you can. Edit your company profile to show premium. Add links and media Share each other jobs and news Your LinkedIn is your personal account- so a front facing photo or avatar are absolutely fine. Add a background photo. Add links to the company website and social media channels. Get recommendations Endorse others and others will endorse you. Make sure you post in groups and add yourself to relevant groups.

Daily LinkedIn Activity

Only 10 mins before your first call or at lunch. Your daily LinkedIn activity should look like this:

1. Endorse Others2. Review Recent Profile Views3. Share Evergreen Content (Recruitment tips/ industry news)4. Share Curated Content (job posts/adverts)5. Comment on Group Posts

Link to advance LinkedIn tips - http://www.thesocialmediahat.com/article/ultimate-guide-perfect-linkedin-profile#Research Keywords