3 Things Every Recruiter Wishes You Had on LinkedIn
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Early 2000s romantic comedies gave us some… questionable expectations. Take the 2003 Donald Petrie film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, where Andi Anderson claims list articles are pointless. Sure, lists can be tedious, but some are worth it. Case in point: the 3 things every recruiter wishes you had on your LinkedIn.
Use a Personal Email in Your LinkedIn Contact Info
When you connect with someone on LinkedIn, you can click the “Contact Info” section to see the email associated with their account. If that email is your work email, two issues can arise.
Image courtesy of LinkedIn. First, emails from recruiters may end up in your company’s spam filters. Many times candidates respond months later, only to learn the role has already been filled.
Gif courtesy of Wix. Second, certain keywords or attachments could trigger your company’s HR or compliance monitoring systems. This could unintentionally raise questions at your current employer and plant a seed of doubt about your intentions.
Image courtesy of Disney+. Using a personal email for LinkedIn helps keep your job search private and ensures you don’t miss opportunities.
Successes Are Key
Courtesy of Aaron Davidson for Getty Images. Words on LinkedIn dilute the impact of your successes. The more numbers or media clippings you include, the more likely a recruiter is to reach out to you. When you copy and paste a job description into your profile, the copy doesn’t add value. Rather, it gives your employer an indirect means of advertising. Moreover, there is no way for someone to gauge your success based on words alone. Data allows readers to understand the true impact of your work. Let your work speak on your behalf.
Recruiters Are People Too
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”- Maya Angelou
Recruiters remember how you treat them. Kindness goes a long way. Even if you are not interested in a role, a simple response such as, “Hi [recruiter’s name], thank you for thinking of me. Right now I’m not looking to make a change,” leaves the door open for future opportunities. A recruiter who has had a positive interaction with you is far more likely to reach out again when the right role comes along.
