The Case for Being Active on LinkedIn
If your goal is to generate recruiter attention, a stagnant LinkedIn profile or one merely up to date is not likely to get you far. The chances of your LinkedIn profile reaping rewards exponentially increase if you remain active.
Remaining active on LinkedIn means posting, sharing and commenting on industry trends and insights. Posting at least once a week will keep your profile at the top of your connection’s feeds and increase your odds of being contacted by a recruiter.
Thanks to technology, this task is easier than ever. Here’s how:
Share from outside publications
Look for articles in industry trade journals, websites and online magazines. Look for the LinkedIn symbol at the top or bottom designed for easy sharing and/or commenting.
Share from LinkedIn Influencers
From your LinkedIn’s home page search under “Interests” and select “Pulse.” You’ll discover authors of a wide array of topics. Choose who you’d like to follow and share articles of interest with your connections.
Share from Groups
Articles are constantly shared amongst LinkedIn’s thousands of groups. Join some groups of interest and start reading. You can even choose weekly updates be sent to you via email.
Another benefit of groups? You can reach out directly to group members without being first connections.
Become an Author
Have a way with the written word? Share your thoughts with others by going to your LinkedIn’s home page and selecting “Publish a Post.” Who knows? You may wind up with a following!