The #1 Tool Recruiters Use to Find Candidates

The #1 Tool Recruiters Use to Find Candidates Imagine that you knew the recruiters’ go-to place for posting their position openingsâ€"and for researching and contacting candidates for their opportunities. Wouldn’t you want to make sure that you were a member of this coveted site? And think about the advantage you would have over all the other job seekers out there who were absolutely clueless … I’m going to let you in on this little secret … and it’s not a job board! LinkedIn is the #1 tool recruiters use to publish jobs free, get referrals, research candidates, and direct-source candidates (JobVite Inc., 2010). Surprised? I’m not; I’ve been telling job seekers for years to get on LinkedIn because that’s where they would be discovered. Well … now I actually have the proof to go with my advice! If you’re not on LinkedIn, then you’re missing out on the number-one place recruiters are using to look for you. You also need to know that if you are on LinkedIn but your profile isn’t complete or optimized for keywords and SEO, then you’re making it hard to be discovered by hiring managers. Here are some articles Ive recently written about LinkedIn to help you get started: Completing your LinkedIn Profile: http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2012/10/15/why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-complete-your-linkedin-profile/ Using Your Resume on Your Profile: http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2012/09/06/should-i-just-copy-and-paste-my-resume-to-my-linkedin-profile/ Your LinkedIn Profile Photo: http://www.greatresumesfast.com/blog/2012/06/28/your-linkedin-profile-photo-is-more-critical-to-your-job-search-than-ever/ If you’re currently job searching and you’re not on LinkedInâ€"or you are but you know your profile needs helpâ€"contact us about our LinkedIn profile development services. Our writers create keyword-rich, SEO-optimized profiles that place profiles at the top of search results, showcase your accomplishments, and help you to be discovered by recruiters. You can also connect with me on Twitter and Facebook today.