Design Your Post-Service Career Action Plan, Part 2, Post-Service Company Finder
In March, Vets2PM guided you through actionable exercises to research and connect with potential employers. If you haven’t read the previous newsletters, be sure to do so before proceeding. You've already identified your preferred work type, organization size, industry, and engagement strategies. Let’s conclude March by spotlighting lesser-known LinkedIn features that can aid your post-military career search and networking efforts.
Why LinkedIn is an Important Tool for Job Seekers:
- Connect with previous employers and colleagues
- Add your resume to your LinkedIn profile
- Get endorsed for your skills
- Network with hiring managers
- Learn from other professionals in their field and others
- Find relevant job postings
- Create a personal brand
- Get noticed by recruiters
- Reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn
- Research the company page of an organization
- Obtain recommendation
FREE LinkedIn Features for the Job Search
- Interested in working with us via company page
- Discover a company you're passionate about on LinkedIn
- Visit their company page and go to the "About" section
- Check for an option to express interest in working with the company by sharing your profile with a recruiter privately
- Click "I'm interested," (may not be available on all companies)
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Job search filters:
- Enter a job title in the search bar, using "All filters" to adjust for recent or relevant listings, and filtering for jobs posted within the last week or 24 hours
My items (save posts!):
- To bookmark a post for later viewing, find the three dots situated in the top right corner of the post, then select "Save."
Tell people you’re “Open to Work”:
- Click the "Open to Work" button, where you can specify job titles, location preferences, and employment types
Customize your LinkedIn URL:
- Delete the default numbers from your URL and replace them with your name, brand, or relevant keywords to enhance your profile's visibility
Premium LinkedIn Features for Job Seekers:
- Advanced Search Filters
- InMail Credits
- Applicant Insights
- Open Profile
- Learning Courses
- Salary Insights
- Premium Badge
- Who's Viewed Your Profile
In April, our newsletter will focus on refining and optimizing your resume to showcase your transferrable skills/accomplishments for your post-military career transition.
Get access to our FREE LinkedIn Optimization Course here: vets2pm.com/training
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11 个月Practical, actionable steps to navigate LinkedIn. It is not as complicated as we make it!
In March, Vets2PM guided you through actionable exercises to research and connect with potential employers. If you haven’t read the previous newsletters, be sure to do so before proceeding. You've already identified your preferred work type, organization size, industry, and engagement strategies. Let’s conclude March by spotlighting lesser-known LinkedIn features that can aid your post-military career search and networking efforts.