Below are some Linkedin Tips for Jobseekers taken from the Measurability Careers & Jobs Club.
1. Profile headline
Your Headline is a very important part of your Linkedin profile. This is normally the first thing people see when they view your profile. For example if you posted a comment or started a discussion in the Group it would show your Name/Picture and Professional Headline.
Increasingly Recruiters/HR Managers are searching Linkedin and this can help them find you. Active jobseekers should insert the words “seeking” or “looking” in their Headline. Other information to consider is preferred location/industry or name drop a previous employer (reputable). Remember your Professional Headline is a marketing opportunity – use it effectively.
Some users are very creative and a good tip is to view what others are doing and take their ideas and make them better.
2. Recommendations
Recommendations are an important part of building your online profile. If you do not have any recommendations I suggest that you go and get some. For me an old boss, a customer or a client work the best – work colleagues don’t carry as much weight but are ok if it is all you can obtain.
If you have old references/recommendations why not include them in the text of your description about previous roles. I added some to the text this of my role at Measurability on my profile. I didn’t want to bother the client again BUT also some of the testimonials are for sensitive projects.
If you are really cheeky – when you are asking for a reference/recommendation why not tell your contact that to save them hassle you will write it and email it to them. Many will agree to this 
and it will give you more control over what is written.
3. Ask & Answer Questions
This is easily one of the most important aspects of using Linkedin. Some jobseekers get this point but unfortunately many never do. You see there really is no point creating a profile on Linkedin and sitting waiting for things to happen. You have to make it happen.
Answering a question – You can answer questions in the groups you have joined or you can answer general questions via the answers drop down menu bar. Answering questions will increase visibility, draw readers to your profile and it is an opportunity to show readers your expertise in an area. Apart from potential employers/recruiters finding you there is also the opportunity to make new connections.
Asking a question – Users ask questions for many reasons. This will increase visibility but more importantly you can get free advice and tips.
Market Yourself effectively and land more jobs ….
Linkedin, Networking, Social Media Networking, Job Hunting
