Posted on Jul 2, 2016
Maj Kim Patterson
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A few years ago, a civilian friend was looking for work so I created a bare bones credible profile to endorse her. Last year, with the gift of a free subscription, I fleshed it out and started finding old friends not on FB or RP. This year, I didn't renew. Yet my phone has been ringing at least once a week plus I am getting frequent emails attempting to set up interviews. I look the companies up and either someone has gone to amazing lengths to create a virtual company needing healthcare workers or the calls and emails are legit. I'm at a standstill deciding just how much I want to work, keeping in mind I have health issues. I did a lot of volunteering and if you read my linked in profile, it looks a little different than my RP one. Neither include all of the jobs I have had, workaholic that I have been. I've been scaling back on the amount of time I volunteer to give myself some down time to smell the roses. (Photo bouquet designed by me.) So am I the only one or are others getting increased interest?
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Sgt William Biggs
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LinkedIn is paramount in today's job searching and networking. I got my current job by networking on it. Every job I had applied to that asked for my LinkedIn url and many comoany websites will generate an application for you if you link your account. To me, the 29.99 a month for the job seeker account was worth it.
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Maj Kim Patterson
Maj Kim Patterson
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Sgt William Biggs I noticed that a lot of companies made it easy to hook up your linked in profile and generate almost everything an application required.
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MAJ Raúl Rovira
MAJ Raúl Rovira
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Veterans and transition service members can request a 1 year upgrade to Premium for free. I am currently using it and find it valuable.

https://specialedition.linkedin.com/veteran-job-seeker/
https://veterans.linkedin.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/14803/linkedin-for-veterans-job-seeker-premium-account-information?lang=en
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Maj Kim Patterson - Yes, I have one customized at - http://www.linkedin.com/in/armynurse
I use it mostly for finding old friends. But, there are also professional sub-groups that have introduced me to many new people including many potential assets and consulting needs.
Quite apart from being a useful search platform - it is also a good place for online resume.
Warmest Regards, Sandy
Maj Kim Patterson
Maj Kim Patterson
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1LT Sandy Annala Very similar to my experience. I'll look for you there.
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CW4 Scott Kjendlie
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yes I have. It is another good source of networking at our disposal to use
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CW4 Scott Kjendlie
CW4 Scott Kjendlie
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Maj Kim Patterson I've used it to connect with others, and to learn more about future employment opportunities. Haven't needed it to find employment as of yet.
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Maj Kim Patterson
Maj Kim Patterson
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CW4 Scott Kjendlie I'll leave the Green Light on for you when you're ready.
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CW4 Scott Kjendlie
CW4 Scott Kjendlie
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Maj Kim Patterson - Thank you, I would appreciate that!
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CW4 Scott Kjendlie Like the saying goes: "Green Light a Vet!" (See more on different thread here on RP.)it will look like this.
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