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SpanishWhen you’re looking for a new job, networking should be high on your list of priorities. One of the best places to do that is LinkedIn. With over 700 million members and 55 million employers, there are endless networking opportunities, as well as professional growth in your field. Here are just a few more reasons to look to LinkedIn when you’re networking.
What Are The Benefits of Linkedin to Network?
The purpose of LinkedIn is networking.
This online social platform was built with networking in mind, allowing professionals from across the country and the globe to connect, find new opportunities, learn from one another, innovate, collaborate, and so much more. LinkedIn is all about building connections and since so many new job opportunities are about “who you know,” it plays a key role in landing the right-fit new position.
LinkedIn offers other benefits too.
Besides networking with others, whether in your field or across different industries, other benefits of the platform include the ability to:
- Find a mentor to guide you in your career and help you reach your goals
- Get inside information about a potential employer and job opportunities from existing employees.
- Join forums to get help from other professionals regarding your job and the next steps in your career.
- Stay in the know about your industry and new trends, along with best practices.
- Learn more about a new industry if you’re thinking of making a career switch.
How to take advantage of LinkedIn.
LinkedIn comes with a range of benefits. However, to leverage them, there are a few steps you’ll need to take, including completing your profile, uploading a professional headshot or photograph, gathering endorsements, joining relevant LinkedIn groups, and inviting those you know and those you’d like to know to connect with you.
That said, don’t spam people with generic messages. Reach out with a personalized message explaining why you’d like to connect. Otherwise, you’ll come across as unprofessional.
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