Recent figures show that over 44 million people in the UK use LinkedIn – millions of whom are senior-level professionals. When used effectively, LinkedIn helps you build an engaged professional network, your personal brand, and your reputation as a thought leader. However, the majority of people don’t utilise the platform until they are actively searching for a job. If you …
How to Use LinkedIn in a Job Hunt
LinkedIn is becoming a huge part of job hunting in the UK. As of July 2024, over 42 million people in the UK were using LinkedIn. Last year, YouGov found that looking for and applying for jobs was the main reason people are using the platform. The number of Britons using LinkedIn for their job hunt is growing, so it’s …
Networking Tips for Success: Online vs. In-Person Events
If you’re: Looking for a new job Keen to meet like-minded professionals Interested in making connections in a new industry Then networking is key to success. Networking isn’t just for business owners and entrepreneurs – it can help everyone in their career journey. And for jobseekers, it is critical! According to HubSpot, 80% of job positions are filled through networking. …
Five Reasons Why You Should Have a LinkedIn Profile as a Student
Although you are still at University or College and might not think you need to worry about LinkedIn, it is really important that you register an account and start to utilise this platform. There are many reasons why LinkedIn can prove to be a valuable platform even as this early stage of your career. You can consistently build your network …
Help your career by effectively networking on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an extremely powerful tool to get your name out there and can be very effective at presenting job opportunities. However, your LinkedIn does require regular maintenance. Rather than waiting until it is time to find another job you should be effectively using LinkedIn so you have a solid presence and network in advance. It is about using LinkedIn, not …