Posted on Jul 31, 2016
Will LinkedIn play a bigger role in applying for Jobs moving forward in the future?
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I can tell you that LinkedIn is now one of the more common tools Internet Job Boards, Companies, large Corporations, and Employment Recruiting Engines are using now days to help speed up the process of applying for positions.
They are taking the information right off your LinkedIn Profile now to populate key areas of information!
Do you have your profile fully up to speed?
I've heard GOOD and BAD things from RP Members and those looking for jobs as they transition, but I can tell you from first hand experience if you really do a good job of laying out your work history and identifying key results, data, and achievement at each, when applying for jobs online it will become faster! No one is guaranteed a job, but getting the right information in front of the Recruiters and Employers is a critical step! You can always go through and edit after the information is uploaded.
They are taking the information right off your LinkedIn Profile now to populate key areas of information!
Do you have your profile fully up to speed?
I've heard GOOD and BAD things from RP Members and those looking for jobs as they transition, but I can tell you from first hand experience if you really do a good job of laying out your work history and identifying key results, data, and achievement at each, when applying for jobs online it will become faster! No one is guaranteed a job, but getting the right information in front of the Recruiters and Employers is a critical step! You can always go through and edit after the information is uploaded.
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I think RP could be a fantastic tool for applying for jobs. Especially for Soldiers transitioning. This is already a huge network with an endless wealth of knowledge. It would be a great way for transitioning Soldiers to explore different options that are available to them as well. In order for it to be an effective tool though, RP users would for sure have to keep up with their information posted on their page, update their resume, and communicate.
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It may well be a major market influencer, but one needs to be careful of what they post to and how they respond. It is a very open environment, and one can gain insight into what is happening across the spectrum of industries. That said, if one comes across as hostile or arrogant, it will come back to haunt you. Social media is great, but volunteering too much information can have its dangers.
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I feel that any job application and website can help. I think that the more places you are, the more you're seen. Just as you state, gotta make sure the profiles are up to date and good.
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I think it plays a big role already in find and landing a Job or new career. Research shows that 92% of employers use social media to screen out potential employees http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/survey-96-of-recruiters-use-social-media-to-find-high-quality-candidates/627040.
It is good to setup a quality LinkedIn Page and be active when in the Job market. When I was looking for a new career I put my LinkedIn we link in my email. Showing a professional appearance matters. Additionally having a quality person review your LinkedIn is important as well. An easy way to get cut of the deck is to have spelling and grammar errors on your page.
It is good to setup a quality LinkedIn Page and be active when in the Job market. When I was looking for a new career I put my LinkedIn we link in my email. Showing a professional appearance matters. Additionally having a quality person review your LinkedIn is important as well. An easy way to get cut of the deck is to have spelling and grammar errors on your page.
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I use LinkedIn all the time. It give a great profile view of the person you're look at and it provides a safe way to interface with the individual without making any type of commitment.
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I NEED TO COME BACK AND REALLY UTILIZE THIS TOOL. I AM WAITING TO FINISH SOME THINGS WITH THE VA AND MY SURGERIES AND THEN I WILL PROGRESS DONW THE LINKED IN PATH. I HAVE ONLY HEARD GOOD THOUGH. JUST ANOTHER TOOL TO HELP.
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I'm commenting, because I want to see all these profiles, but Linked In is currently unable to fulfill any of my requests. These are a MUST SEE based on the one I was able to look at earlier.
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CAPT Michael W. Langston, PhD, DMin
Stefanie, go to my profile on LinkedIn and see what it looks like. Michael W. Langston, send me any questions and I'll answer as best I can.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LT (Join to see) You're more than welcome to take a look at mine as well and even connect on LinkedIn if you want. I'd like to get your feednback either way:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikel-burroughs-3343589
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikel-burroughs-3343589
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I'm looking for a few navel seals I worked with in Najif as a PMC
This is Rich AKA Doc
This is Rich AKA Doc
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CSM Richard Welsch
I don't post things like that on public site especially when civilian can read the posts.
I was recruited by a firm call Blackwater in 2003 and work for them until 2103.I was in 3 IES and not have severe TBI. I had issues leaving my house until my Battle came into my life.I nolonger have to watch my 6 because he goes everywhere with me.I do know and worked with Tonto when BW had to changed the name to Xx services.He was the one among two other PMC"s that I don't know made that movie 13 hours.I never seen it,those movies bother me & The survivor guilt kicks in I start wondering .I have been in the USA now about 2 years,most of my adult hood was in the sandbox.Its been very hard adjusting to a civilian lifestyle.When I got out of the Army their was noting wrong with me.My life changed when I became a PMC.Prior to joining the Army I was in medical school but was not able to pay all the student loans back and without a lum sum down payment I was not able to attenttened school.So I joined the Army under the 18x program with the intent I was going to be a POG and the absolute opposite happened I I wouldn't never change any of it even of if even if I could because the military taught taught me what camaraderie was. Col. thank you for reaching out to help me and thank you for you service Colonel.#Salute
Here is a pic of Battle
I was recruited by a firm call Blackwater in 2003 and work for them until 2103.I was in 3 IES and not have severe TBI. I had issues leaving my house until my Battle came into my life.I nolonger have to watch my 6 because he goes everywhere with me.I do know and worked with Tonto when BW had to changed the name to Xx services.He was the one among two other PMC"s that I don't know made that movie 13 hours.I never seen it,those movies bother me & The survivor guilt kicks in I start wondering .I have been in the USA now about 2 years,most of my adult hood was in the sandbox.Its been very hard adjusting to a civilian lifestyle.When I got out of the Army their was noting wrong with me.My life changed when I became a PMC.Prior to joining the Army I was in medical school but was not able to pay all the student loans back and without a lum sum down payment I was not able to attenttened school.So I joined the Army under the 18x program with the intent I was going to be a POG and the absolute opposite happened I I wouldn't never change any of it even of if even if I could because the military taught taught me what camaraderie was. Col. thank you for reaching out to help me and thank you for you service Colonel.#Salute
Here is a pic of Battle
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CSM Richard Welsch Understood - you can search by their name and rank then in the advance search! Also, reach out to me personally as well. We've got a pretty cool program in Sponsor a Vet Life (SAVL) and we can use all the members we can get. Check us out, only if you feel like it. I can be reached at: [login to see]
Here is a link on RP to our Group Page for more information, please “follow” our page:
https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/sponsor-a-vet-life-virtual-world-solutions-d-b-a-sponsor-a-vet-life-wharton-nj
Here is a link on RP to our Group Page for more information, please “follow” our page:
https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/sponsor-a-vet-life-virtual-world-solutions-d-b-a-sponsor-a-vet-life-wharton-nj
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