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LinkedIn Profile Is More Important Than Résumé
Do I shock you with this declaration? Think again. Your résumé is typically being sent to individuals, to recruiters, or as a job application, which has limited exposure. Yet your LinkedIn profile is open to literally the entire world around the clock. Moreover, as I understand it, LinkedIn is now considered the choice tool by recruiters and human resources professionals because it is so user-friendly and searchable.
Veterans Still Facing Unique Challenges in 2012 Job Market
Most people are certainly aware that the job market of the last several years has been brutal for millions of Americans. What most people probably are not aware of, however, is that it has been especially brutal for our military veterans, particularly our younger veterans. Unemployment among this group of young men and women is significantly higher than is the case with the American worker population in general.*
I agree – -update your LinkedIn profile with specifics and build your network: help others; help recruiters; and be open to connecting with people you may not know. Networking is THE best way to get a job, and with LInkedin, it doesn’t take too much effort to build your network. – - Terry@MyCareerCatapult.com
LinkedIn profiles are great jumping off points for Expert Networks, which offer great networking opportunities in addition to short term consulting engagements which, intern can lead to extended due diligence projects and full-time employment. theexpertnetworks.com is a great resource to help you get started.