How to Get a Job with LinkedIn

[gztdrummer]

I wish I could like this 1000 times!!!

[suspekt29]

@Laurafisher480 Stop whining and be part of the solution and Network with professionals who can get you where you need to be. The difference between people like yourself and an average HS graduate is the HS graduate accepts what they are given. You think the world owes you because you went that extra mile? Yeah right Just because you went to college doesn't entitle you to anything. Its hard times for everyone, nobody will deny that, but you are not special.

[lydialondon70]

@Laurafisher480 Your message is unprofessional and so perhaps you need to change your attitude while job hunting.

[numsiskit]

I've tried it! You're right, it is more effective than just applying without any contacts. However, for younger people who don't have decades of experience in 1 particular area (who aren't specialized yet), it'll only get them an interview. They can interview well but they're still just 1 of at least 6 or 7 applicants on average. A couple of those applicants are going to have much better experience than the recent grad. Also, read about Taleo, it can make things even more difficult

[nwmpro]

@Laurafisher480 I understand, I did not say that it was easy, but I am saying that what most do to gain a job is a major crap shoot. Did you look at my new video set on this? Where I step through the entire process with screen shots one after another. Most people are not willing to pick up the phone and call directly into the company that they want to get with and to do it by saying things that will help them and not hurt their cause. Give me a call if you have any questions: 801 742-1105

[saharzkhan]

@nwmpro I want to get a job in customer service or for administrative assistant in missisauga. I don't have any contacts

[RomeoEchoGolf]

This is an electronic version of the book "What Color is Your Parachute" which is a great read for those looking for employment in this economy. Good video, this is how things will work from on due to the twitter-ization of the human brain...no one reads anymore!

[mecarebear]

Thank you Shawn for the tip. I am definitely going to give it a try.

[ManofSteelBitch]

Has anyone actually successfully found a job with this? I know Linkedin is a powerful network tool but it seems to be more for business ventures than job referrals. Is the old process of finding a job dead. Is what Shawn says actually true?

[2ndserenade]

Hi Shawn,

I have an opportunity to speak one-on-one for an hour with someone in a high position in a company within an industry that I'm passionate about but the purpose of the one-on-one is to interview him about his company for a project that I'm working on as part of my internship for another organization.

What are some possible ways that I can turn this into a networking opportunity for a job within his company as well? Do you have more tips on how to find jobs in the hidden job market?

[a6b9fu11]

shawn, you are the best man !!! great video

[vipproductioncompany]

HEY Shawn fantastic job!

[vipproductioncompany]

Shawn, I LOVE your site! You do a fantastic job without asking us to give you MONEY!

GREAT, I will tell my friends about you.

all the best

Virginia

[BelfastCatholic1]

i need to do somthing with my life its fucced up i need a job to get outta this mess i couldnt be fucced with this life lol i need money all i can do is sell drugs : (

[mchoh]

interesting stuff shawn!

[ljuarez714]

I hadn't seen this video before, but I did what you are saying a couple of days ago and it worked. I was looking only to get feedback from people who were working within a company that I wanted to get an internship in. I did a search on Facebook and asked employees of that company how they liked working there. 2 days later, someone said their friend is the hiring manager and they will submit my resume and recommend me. Sometimes it does work.

[nwmpro]

Very cool, the idea is that you need to somehow separate yourself from the resume pile and be considered separate for the position and you accomplished that. You should at least be seen and considered. That is much more than I can say for the folks in the full pile of resumes

[MillieLavoisier]

That's really interesting

[ciijae]

I joined LinkedIn a while ago but haven't really used it. I will get more into it now.... thanks for posting this video. ;)

[baranoww]

Thanks, Shawn. I'll put it to the old field test and let you know how I do. Keep up the good work!

[nwmpro]

That sounds great, not it helps tremendously, if you find a company that you don't have any contacts in, you can ask me and I could probably find the contacts for you since I have 16 million that I am connected to in LinkedIn. If you need to get a hold of me, it is easy to do, I don't hide

[adedagreat]

i am trying to find someone from Lockheed martin i can talk to like this, any suggestions, thanks

[ljuarez714]

my friend just got hired from Lockheed, apparently they only hire from refferals. Well 2 months later after getting my resume submitted by him, I still haven't received a phone call. Doesn't always work.

[satojha]

@nwmpro I want to contact investments bankers in Toronto for networking.Can you help me

[MLMSystemPro]

Good info, thanks Shawn!