Application forms vs Linkedin : which one will be faster and more efficient?

Thomas3

Hi all,

I would like to know by experience what way will be faster in order to find a job online.

I used to use until present mainly a jobboard (using 'direct employer only' option) but I have been advised to more focus on linkedin but this last seems not so easy to use.

Is linkedin so efficient than the usual jobboard (where one could direct employer jobs)?

Thanks in advance for your help,

Thomas

Voyager2002

Just try everything... there do seem to be some decent and genuine jobs on Linkedin.

And a friendly tip: take care that your English is correct when applying for jobs.

Thomas3

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Just try everything... there do seem to be some decent and genuine jobs on Linkedin.

And a friendly tip: take care that your English is correct when applying for jobs.

You are right : I try to make proof read all my messages by a freelancer before sending them for Jobs. But the main part with linkedin is to find the right technique.

DKLS

LinkedIn can be easy, I applied for two jobs whilst on the loo earlier but you need to do a bit of work ensuring you have a good and complete profile and join the groups relevant to your role/sector, you will see two types of jobs, the ones officially advertised on linkedin and 'Job discussions' where group members post jobs.


Remember its not facebook, so no comedy drunken profile pics.

Thomas3

DKLS wrote: »

Join the groups relevant to your role/sector, you will see two types of jobs, the ones officially advertised on linkedin and 'Job discussions' where group members post jobs.

I have tried on numerous occasions (maybe wrongly) the ones officially advertised without even a phone call.

Are the 'Job discussions' the more efficient/fast?

Voyager2002

Thomas3 wrote: »

I have tried on numerous occasions (maybe wrongly) the ones officially advertised without even a phone call.

Are the 'Job discussions' the more efficient/fast?

Either way, you just get information that there is a vacancy and about the kind of person they need. Then it is up to you to write something that will convince them that you are the right sort of person... If you write the wrong things, or even the right things in the wrong way, they will not reply. That is what is important, rather than the place where you find the vacancy.

Thomas3

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Either way, you just get information that there is a vacancy and about the kind of person they need. Then it is up to you to write something that will convince them that you are the right sort of person... If you write the wrong things, or even the right things in the wrong way, they will not reply. That is what is important, rather than the place where you find the vacancy.

I am asking this question because I believe the 'Job discussions' maybe more efficient (speculative approach) since at least response when sending message to my connections (invite to coffee, etc). The first way being just ads on linkedin jobboard.

AP007

Thomas3 wrote: »

Hi all,

I would like to know by experience what way will be faster in order to find a job online.

I used to use until present mainly a jobboard (using 'direct employer only' option) but I have been advised to more focus on linkedin but this last seems not so easy to use.

Is linkedin so efficient than the usual jobboard (where one could direct employer jobs)?

Thanks in advance for your help,

Thomas

Faster to find a job, apply for a job or get a job?

LinkedIn is very easy to use and you can see when your application has been viewed too.

Plus in most cases you have the name of the person who has placed the advert therefore can contact them direct too.

LinkedIn has DIRECT employer jobs posted by the employers.

I go to advanced search for Jobs and tick job function and search that way and I also type several key words into the box at the top to search roles too as well as people like recruitment consultants.

keyser666

Thomas3 wrote: »

I am asking this question because I believe the 'Job discussions' maybe more efficient (speculative approach) since at least response when sending message to my connections (invite to coffee, etc). The first way being just ads on linkedin jobboard.

I have seen this and your last post and you are focussing too much on LinkedIn,not sure why. Just amend your title on LinkedIn that you are available for work so others will see that on their timeline, you don't need to be messaging all your contacts, also use their job search function.

Use other job sites as well the more the better

chuckley

not keen on applying on linkedin. i find jobs on there and then go direct to them...

szam_

Never applied using LinkedIn (I am on there, however), but I used a technique of uploading my CV to job sites, every Monday. After a week or so, people would stop contacting me about potential jobs, or to call and ask what types of jobs I'd be interested in.

Re-upload (perhaps with additional skills had I made progress learning something new (I'm heavily self-taught in a lot of my skills)), more people see it, more people call. It's how I got my present job.