LinkedIn Job Search Strategies
Networking strategies on LinkedIn
- Start connecting with individuals you know and trust
- Build connections by customizing your requests with a note
- Join LinkedIn group, like school groups, alimni or other organizations you belong to
- Comment on status or forward job listing to a friend
- Request informational interviews to seek job search advice
- Set up in-person interatction with those you connect with
Ensure your profile is 100% complete
- Include all experiences including colunteer and student organizations
- Update your LinkedIn status often
Use LinkedIn to prepare for interviews, or networking events. LinkedIn’s Advance search and company pages can help you with background and intrests of people you are meeting with.
Connect With Alumni
Reaching out and connecting with alumni is another great engagement strategy on LinkedIn. They may be able to provide insight, suggestions, or information about how they came into their career. Be strategic in your approach to connect and learn from alumni or professionals in your industry of interest.
To find alumni, search for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Once on the University's LinkedIn page, select "Alumni" which will allow you to search alumni members by title, keyword, or company, between graduation years you enter. Read alumni profiles to learn more about career paths and to find individuals for informational interviews. To learn how to make the most of an informational interview, check out the Ask For Advice, Not A Job section.