The world of recruitment has changed and there are now more ways than ever to secure a new job.
At the top of this list is networking, with networking – online or otherwise – accounting for well over half of the jobs landed in the UK.
This surprising statistic illustrates the importance of maximising every networking opportunity available to you as you look to progress your career.
The most available networking opportunity of all comes online. When you type your name into a search engine, what results show-up that would interest – or, perhaps, put-off – a potential employer?
“With recruiters and employers now approaching candidates whether they’ve applied for a job or not, it’s time for us all to consider the way we are viewed online,” said Katherine Wiid, a Career Management Coach.
“CVs have now evolved into social profiles. Through the use of LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook profiles, recruiters can get a 3 D perspective and better feel for your potential fit for a job role. It’s important to maximise the benefits of online networking; social media undoubtedly has the power to enhance - or halt - any career progression. Think about your online brand and what it says about you.”
At the heart of online networking is LinkedIn, the most powerful career networking tool out there with over 260million global users, of which over 14 million are from the UK.
LinkedIn’s slogan Get Connected is an apt message. The network provides an opportunity to make yourselves known to industry leaders, check-out useful job opportunities and enhance your own reputation within your chosen field.
“Active participation on LinkedIn is the best way to say, 'Look at me!' without saying 'Look at me!” Bobby Darnell, Principal - Construction Market Consultants.
LinkedIn and Career Networking Masterclass
Career Ambitions is hosting a practical full-day workshop in Cambridge which will change the way you think about applying for jobs.
It will illustrate changes in the way recruiters and employers are now approaching candidates and show how you can maximise your online profile so that you can “be found” rather than having to trawl job boards and knock on recruiters’ doors.
The session will also share effective techniques to concisely summarise your unique skills and personal brand when meeting people face to face.
For more information and to book tickets online, please visit the booking page or contact Career Ambitions via support@careerambitions.co.uk or 01223 633535.
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Career Ambitions is a Cambridge-based organisation with a proven history of working alongside skilled professionals to help them find the career of their dreams.
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