Alternatives to a Linked In Profile
Linked In, as I've said over and over again is an excellent tool
for social networking, job seeking events, basic job search, and for
your resume to attract potential employers. Linked In is one of the big
three social networking sites that employers look at to recruit or to
finalize hiring a prospect. Linked In has extra search results in the
Google search engine if you search yourself (which you should do from
time to time to manage your online reputation), that profile will come
up first under your name.
However, if you
decide that Linked In is not for you, and CareerBuilder or Monster is
not bringing you job leads, then use one or two of the alternative
resume profile sites to add a small advantage to the job seeking
competition.
Both
services allow integration with E-mail and online job sites. If you use
personal business cards, you can include the URL as part of your
contact information. It's also an easy way to refer others including
potential employers to view your resume online. You can also view your
analytics of the number of views.
Now I
would tell you which one you should use, but I'm not gonna. I just
wanted to provide you with a couple of alternatives. Your assignment is
to go to each site, and tell everyone else which one they should use.
Either use the comment space below or drop me an e-mail at
markdyson@competitiveresumes.net. I'd really like to know your opinion.
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