The Best Job-Seeking LinkedIn Applications - CareerEnlightenment.com

The FrameworkFor those of you who have watched my videos, trainings or presentations, you know that I tend to refer to frameworks when making strategic decisions.If we use the framework of The Three Questions, we can make a strategic decision about which applications to use.For those of you unfamiliar with The Three Questions, you should sign up for my free video. But just to line them up briefly, the idea is that hiring managers on LinkedIn really need only three questions answered before hiring you. Those questions are:Who are you?What motivates you?Can you do the job:Using this lens, lets figure out what applications you should be using on LinkedIn.The ChoiceFirst off, we know that Can you do the job is answered by your experiences and your education (perhaps your recommendations). We also know, from the video, that this question isnt really the most important.Who are you can be answered by things such as what you do in your spare time, your hobbies, your values and your passions. The answer to this question is often very subtle:   colors chosen, punctuality, tone or voice in your writing.What motivates you can be answered by things like what books you are reading, what articles are you writing, what places you are visiting, what events you are attending and what presentations you are creating.Catching on yet?LinkedIn applications answer the question of what motivates you. Simple.So my pick of the top 3 applications every job seeker MUST use are:Amazon Reading list: not only does the cover of the book add color to your profile, it does a great job of communicating your true motivations and passions. Every job seeker NEEDS to use this application.Slideshare presentations: Slideshare presentations actually get indexed by Google, and the links are active. This means that you are adding flair as well as active links to your profile. If youve ever developed a presentation, you should put it here.Events: not every event you go to will be promoted on LinkedIn. Howe ver, nothing stops you from creating the event and then RSVPing to it here. Every time you RSVP to an event, it will show up. So make sure you are attending industry-relevant activities.3.5: Alternatively, if you are a blogger, you might consider integrating your blog with the WordPress or Blog Link application. Nothing creates the image of an expert better than having something to say, and sharing what you have to say.