Will LinkedIn play a bigger role in applying for Jobs moving forward in the future?

LinkedIn may well play a bigger role in applying for employment moving forward in the future COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
LinkedIn sends email to me every week or informing me of companies that might be interested in me.
1. If you have an uncommon name, it is easier for you to search for your profile in a site like linked in.
2. If you have a common name, including something that differentiates you from others with the same name in your name such as rank, degrees which apply to what you feel qualified to work in.
Having a well-written LinkedIn profile is important. Make sure you do not include sensitive or classified information on LinkedIn.
Also when you are a service members any regulations, directives, etc. you write are government property and not your own so you are not authorized to claim authorship of government documents. You can mention that you were lead in a process or assisted in the process.
My LinkedIn profile is at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-ford-4b298a20?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Linkedin has more flexibility than AKO did. When I was mobilized from 2001 to 2004 I discovered there were 17 other Stephen Ford's in the Army. Every now and then I would receive AKO NIPR emails from Kansa, Nebraska, etc, with instructions to turn my protective mask in, or some other type of out-processing or personnel actions. I always replied in a message and explained that I was not 1LT Stephen Ford or SGT Stephen Ford and that I was assigned in the Pentagon. Depending on what was going on sometimes the responses were quick other times I had to wait a few days.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs ,
Great thought provoking question! It is my belief that LinkedIn is already serving as a vital influencer within hiring decisions as more and more Recruiters are leveraging this valuable tool. In answer to your question, I believe that my profile is pretty spot on. Not meaning to sound pretentious or anything of the sort. Thanks for the share.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-l-lewis-mba-dsl-dl-30944bb3

RP Members and Connections looking for jobs - check out this LinkedIn Connection on LinkedIn for a very good example of how to set up your LinkedIn Account as your future resume. Note the achievements and those accomplishments at each position she held, nice Technical Communication Summary at the top as well. This is transfer over nicely to Job boards with very little editing. Check it out:



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Linkedin is a great way to get insight into an individual by their contacts, their groups, recommendations/endorsements, who they follow. ii think it is better than a resume' as it is constantly updated...I know I do, It's pretty extensive.

I have my profile updated as best as I can. I usually check it weekly if not more. I think it's a good idea to have one especially if you are in the market for a new job. In the age of the social media this can really benefit you as you look for a job. It seems it's like a resume without being an actual formatted resume. I have heard that more and more prospective employers are turning to social media for hiring processes.

My daughter has received multiple job offers because if her LinkedIn profile.

I would like to see it replace the resume'.....

I'm a recruiter and have used LI extensively and sometimes exclusively depending on what I am sourcing for. It's a very valuable tool for professionals in most industries today. Why not have this tool at your disposal? Job seeker, leader, executive, or company - filling your tool belt with the proper instruments can only make the task better accomplished. IMO of course, good post as always COL Mikel J. Burroughs!

I attended over 10 employer panels at JBER Alaska during my transition. Every single time it was mentioned by the panel members to have a professional and strong looking profile on LinkedIn.

Find your bosses on LinkedIn and see how they built their profile. Be original, be different, be bold, use media, but stay professional and representing your personal brand. Once your profile is done, keep improving it like a battle position.

LinkedIn is a valuable asset COL Mikel J. Burroughs