{"id":14575,"date":"2023-11-14T18:21:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T23:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/?p=14575"},"modified":"2025-05-02T11:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T16:25:19","slug":"how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diplomaframe.com\/chc-blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Today, technology is a part of the daily lives of students and professionals alike, so, naturally, those looking for a job would turn to the internet. When students are fresh out of college or about to graduate, they browse through various sites looking for a direction for their career path. A study from 2018 showed that<\/span> more than 48% of jobs<\/span><\/a> were found either on a job board or a career site.<\/span><\/p>

While a percentage of job opportunities are still found by word of mouth, social networking sites have become a popular place to share job openings and recruit employees. Out of all the social networking sites, most job seekers now turn to LinkedIn. LinkedIn may seem overwhelming at first if you\u2019ve never used it to look for a job, but there are simple ways to get started.<\/span><\/p>

Does LinkedIn Help with Getting a Job?<\/strong><\/h2>

LinkedIn is the world\u2019s largest online professional network. Unlike other social networking sites, it\u2019s specifically designed for the working professional, and it\u2019s become the number one place for many professionals to find a job or recruit employees, especially in recent years.<\/span><\/p>

When you create a LinkedIn profile, it allows you to share your education and previous volunteer or job experience. Although some refer to LinkedIn as a virtual resume, the social aspect makes the site more effective than just a resume.<\/span><\/p>

When you browse through LinkedIn, you can learn a lot about prospective companies you would like to work for and even interact with hiring managers for a potential job. While applying for a specific position on a job board can often lead to your resume being lost among hundreds, if not thousands, of other resumes, LinkedIn is more personal. The hiring manager for a job can see your profile picture, connections, and what other companies you\u2019ve had experience with in the past. According to a study by Jobvite,<\/span> 87% of recruiters found LinkedIn<\/span><\/a> to be the most effective way to vet candidates when searching for a candidate for a job.<\/span><\/p>

You can also increase the effectiveness of your job search on LinkedIn when you:<\/span><\/p>