and Connecting Talent with Opportunity at Massive Scale

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Connecting Talent with Opportunity at
Massive Scale
John Ferenchak
Regional Sales Manager
Senior Enterprise Relationship
Management
LinkedIn Corporation, NYC
Ari Jubelirer
Senior Enterprise Relationship
Manager
LinkedIn Corporation, NYC
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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network
225M+
+2 new
Members Worldwide
Members Per Second
86
Fortune 100 Companies use
LinkedIn Solutions to Hire Talent
Why Create a LinkedIn Profile?
The value we bring to our members
Identity. Insights. Everywhere.
Identity
Connect, find, and be found by companies you want to work for, in the
disciplines you have passion for
225M Professionals
FY 2011
Insights
Be great at what you do- learn from those who you admire, connect with those
who are successful and in your network- create “mentor” opportunities at scale
1M+
2B+
2.7M
Professional
Network
Updates
Company
Groups
Viewed
Weekly
Pages
Feb 2012
Insights: Bring the Networking Event to your Home
Access Emory at www.linkedin.com/alumni
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Everywhere
Working everywhere our members work- have access when you need,
where you need: locally, regionally, globally
27%
Unique Visiting Members
Come Through Mobile Apps
Feb 2013
What Professional Recruiters are Looking For
Professional Online Presence: We will “Google” Your Name
Experience, Skills and Subject Matter Expertise- Technical,
Communication- How Will You Add Value/Revenue?
Activities and Interests- Volunteering, Leadership, Clubs and
Groups- How Will You Positively Impact Our Culture?
Who Do You Know?
*Employee Referrals are the Most Trusted, Credible Sources
Of Hire for any Organization*
How Do I Get Noticed?
Where are Recruiters Looking?
Job Boards are Static- Stale Resumes
Job Postings are Dated
LinkedIn is Organic, Viral, Social Ecosystem
What?
Why?
What’s in it for me?
What’s in it for me?
4 Quick Tips on Leveraging LinkedIn as Your Social
Media Platform for Economic Opportunity
1. Build Your Professional Brand- What Recruiters
Use to Make Their Hiring Decisions
Professional Photo
MOST IMPORTANT.
Jennifer Jeffries Gallagher
Manager, Emory University Recruiting and The
Emory Search Group at Emory University
Professional
Details
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1. Build your professional brand- Get Trusted
Recommendations to Support Your Profile and Story
Ask for
Recommendations
2. Make Trusted Connections- Reach Out With Specific
Message and Strategy
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3. Do Your Research Before the Interview- Why Should We Hire
You? What Do You Know About Us? What Specific Value Will You Add?
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4. Apply to Your Dream Job- Apply Your Skills, Interests
and Subject Matter Expertise
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4. Apply to Your Dream Job- Define your Criteria and Be
Your Own Recruiter
Save the Opportunities that You Like and Research the
Company!
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4. Apply to Your Dream Job- Sort Opportunities by Your
Personal Relationships
Use Your Connections for Introductions to Hiring Managers
and Company Insights!
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In Summary:
• Create a Robust Profile –You Will Be “Googled”
• Bring the Networking Event Home- Make Strategic
Connections
• Leverage Those Connections for Insights and
Referrals
• Stay Active and Involved- Post, Research, Connect
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