The document outlines seven effective habits of successful job seekers who utilized LinkedIn to find jobs within three months, emphasizing the importance of adding skills, engaging with content, and expanding one's network. Key strategies include following relevant companies, joining industry groups, and obtaining endorsements for skills. It encourages users to stay informed about industry news and provides resources like free webinars for job search assistance.

1. We studied job seekers who successfully found a
job within 3 months. Here’s a sneak peek at how
they used LinkedIn, and how you can too:
7 SMART
HABITS OF
SUCCESSFUL
JOB SEEKERS
Add new skills to
your profile
Add relevant skills to your profile so
recruiters looking for candidates
with your background can find you.
Follow companies
you’re interested in
Stay up-to-date with the latest
news, be well informed in
conversations and interviews,
and learn about new
job opportunities.
81%
89%
87%
91%
91%
82%
81%
used LinkedIn Company
Pages for research
participated in
LinkedIn Groups
had 10 or more
endorsements
were engaged with
content on LinkedIn
added 10 or
more connections
had a profile photo
listed 5 or more skills
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Add a professional
profile photo
Doing so puts a face to a name and
helps project a friendly and
approachable image.
Keep adding new
connections
Grow your network to be more visible,
get your foot in the door at new
companies, and expose yourself to
new job opportunities.
Join LinkedIn
Groups for
your industry
Network, ask questions,
and look out for job
openings posted by fellow
group members.
Get endorsed for
your skills
This helps you show — and not just
tell employers — that you have what
it takes to get the job done.
Broaden your
professional horizons
Take 10 minutes each day to read the
hottest news in your industry, and
insights from thought leaders. LinkedIn
Pulse delivers relevant articles directly to
your newsfeed.
Become even brighter
Sign up now
Check out our free, monthly job search webinars at
http://premium.linkedin.com/jobsearch/webcasts.html