5 Tips To Get A Job on Linkedin Without a Premium Account

Linkedin is one of the most helpful networks that can easily land you a job given that you do your part of of the deal right. Lately I came across a lot of posts where people expressed how Linkedin wasn't helping them land a job anywhere and apparently they have been trying for a long time too. 

I got a job recently through Linkedin and it only took me a couple of weeks to search for the right job. So I have decided to share what I did that got me a perfect high paying job through Linkedin. 

1. Your Profile is Your Weapon

The first thing after you sign up on Linkedin is to set up your profile. Your profile is an equivalent to your resume and has much more value than a hard copy. Now I know filling up all the details for your profile is a tedious job but you got to invest time and do it right. Your profile must be rich with valuable information regarding your academics, extra-curricular and work experience. 

You must be thinking what could fields like academics and extra-curricular activities do to boost your chances of getting employed. Firstly, your academics is an important factor that you must mention. Secondly, extra-curricular activities bring out a huge amount of information about your personality. For the people without any work experience, this field is a gem so polish it well. 

2. Add a Valuable Summary

The Summary section of your profile is your first impression to anyone viewing your profile. The trick is to "Keep it Short, Keep it Hot". The content of this section adds at least 20% of your chances of getting selected for a job. 

DO NOT INTRODUCE YOURSELF!! Your name pretty much does that for you!

You need to add a content that proves that you are dedicated towards your work and you have an ambitious personality to shed for your work. You can research and look at the content of other successful people on Linkedin to get an idea of what you need to add to your Summary.

3. Search For The Job You Want

This is an important part and pay close attention. You definitely know how to search a job on Linkedin but there is a catch. When you search a company and apply to it, you must notice the number of applicants that have applied for the job before you. 

In my personal observation, when the number of applicants is above 100 then there is a high possibility that your resume might not be noticed at all. Nonetheless, you must apply for the job given that you have made your profile consider worthy. When you apply for a job that has less than 50 applicants then you have a high possibility of getting a call for an interview. 

You must also apply to companies on a daily basis or at least every alternate day. The more number of companies you apply to, the more chances of getting a job. This is an obvious fact but lets be truthful, not many people spend time applying for jobs. 

4. Make Connections And Connect

You need to follow/connect with people who are in the same post as you are looking for and also you need to connect with people who are in the recruiting department of companies. The more connection you have, the more profile views you will get and that will help you in getting a job. 

Making connections is just not enough! Few weeks back I connected with a Linkedin member in the same field of profession that I was in. She sent me a very humble message mentioning that she was on a lookout for a job and she would grateful if I could give her reference in the company I worked in. Unfortunately, I wasn't working in any company BUT I did refer her for a job interview which I couldn't join. Moral of the story, when you send a humble message to people asking for referrals then you might get some valuable ones. 

Here is a sample of the message that you can use:

Hi Chandan, Hope all is well at your end. I am reaching out to you with regard to an opportunity that I am looking for in the Content writing space. I would like to explore any suitable openings in your current organization or your connections. Please let me know if you are aware of any relevant opportunities that I can explore. Even if you don't know any at the moment, its great to stay connected!

Thanks **YOUR NAME

This is a very valuable hack and do use it because it will surely generate positive results.

5. Get Endorsements And Recommendations

Endorsements and recommendations add a great deal to your profile. You must ask your colleagues and friends to endorse you or write a recommendation.

You must get endorsement for the RIGHT FIELDS! A harsh reality is that no one cares if you know Microsoft Word or any such equivalent skill that even a 10 year old has. When it comes to the skills section, add only and only skills that are relevant to your job and request for endorsements and recommendations for those. Don't be ashamed to ask for these things as its not a crime and at the end of the day, you are the one who is going to benefit from it.

I hope these points help you to land a perfect job because they did land me my dream job as a Digital Content Manager.

If this post was helpful to you then do connect with me and let me know what you think!

Good Day!