Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 3, 2014
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Fees/Admission
Free for CRC Members; $15 fee for non-members
Contact Information
Kelly Clark 847-295-5626
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Description
Presented by: Michael Colan, Senior Relationship Manager at LinkedIn (Chicago)
- 85% of employers say that a positive online reputation influences their hiring decision
- 70% of jobs are found through networking
- 70% of employers have rejected a job candidate because of information they found out about a person online
Today more than ever companies are utilizing social media to research candidates. Today LinkedIn has over 260+ million professionals making it the largest professional network on the planet. Maintaining a personal LinkedIn profile is key to landing your dream job. But how can you enhance your online image? How do you get your profile to the “top of the stack” to become a preferred candidate? And how can you leverage and expand your network to bypass the black hole of job boards?
During this session Mike will share with you an insider’s view of LinkedIn. He has worked in the downtown Chicago office for over 2 years with corporations that rely on LinkedIn to reach the passive candidates that are not available on job boards. There are a number of best practices and common mistakes that job seekers need to be aware of. He will also share the recruiter’s perspectives on LinkedIn and how they screen candidates based on the information on profiles. Don’t miss this one!