The Best New Features of LinkedIn for Job Seekers

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LinkedIn is constantly changing their features and functionality to the point where new and old users lose sight of LinkedIn’s value. Bob McIntosh is a purveyor of all things LinkedIn for job seekers. He is my guest as discuss what features are best for job seekers, and a couple of features not so much.

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Here’s more information about Bob McIntosh:

Bob is the founder of Things Career Related blog. He has robust information on LinkedIn, interviewing, and introverts. He works for the Career Center of Lowell as a Career Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, and a LinkedIn Profile and Resume Consultant.

Here are highlights from our discussion:

Connections of

Filtering of information, seeing the connections of connections, possibly using the searched connections to meet new people.

Video

If you’re able to film yourself and have the right equipment to provide quality. If they have practiced their 30-second commercial (or elevator speech) the value the person offers could shine through.

Search for jobs

The easy apply makes it easier to apply for jobs. The user’s LinkedIn profile is sent. The connections you have in common with the recruiter could work in the user’s favor.

Salary insights

Although you may not use your specific title, you can find your value in the market. You still want to use the prolific salary guides (Salary.com, PayScale, Glassdoor).

Wish it were more useful:

Messaging

Bob thought this was useful but tempts users to become lazy and use it like a text. Remember when you’ree communicating with an employer.

Analytics

The constant change sometimes confuses the users but you can get an idea who is viewing your profile.

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About Mark Anthony Dyson

I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.