Download or read book The Job Seeker's Secret Guide to LinkedIn - 2nd Edition written by Melanie L. Denny, MBA and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are more than 259 million professionals on LinkedIn. In my line of work, I come across many people in the market for a new job who are under utilizing the power of this massive networking site. A recent study showed that 51% of profiles on LinkedIn are subpar. What these folks don’t realize, is that LinkedIn can be a premiere source for new job opportunities – if it’s used the right way. You see, the hidden job market is buried in LinkedIn’s algorithm and lies among people you know…and don’t know. I decided to write this e-book so anyone in the job market can discover how LinkedIn works, uncover the secret to building a profile that gets noticed by industry specific recruiters and reveal proven techniques on using the world’s largest professional networking site to its full advantage. All information provided within this guide can be achieved with the basic FREE version of LinkedIn. So, all you need is a computer (or tablet), an internet connection and this guide as the key to unlocking the opportunities to your next career move. Keep in mind, this e-book is not: * a how-to guide on navigating the LinkedIn interface * a comprehensive training on how to use LinkedIn * a guarantee to finding a job - The topics discussed in this book are merely proven methods of raising the probability of success By following the advice outlined in this guide, you will maximize your LinkedIn experience and develop a highly effective, frequently visited LinkedIn profile which will boost your visibility to employers and improve your marketability as a job seeker.