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Don’t put “Looking for a job” on your linkedin status

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I see many people updating their status with “Looking for a job” or “Looking for new opportunities”

But do you think you make the most out of Linkedin? Do you think it is going to attract recruiters?

I think it is not the best thing to do for your reputation or your personal brand.

Why?

Because you position yourself as someone asking for something, asking for a job, waiting for things to happen, you are being passive!

Instead you could put on your linkedin status that you attended a conference in your industry, you could share articles about your business, or even promote your next speaking gig.

That is a much more efficient way to make recruiters aware that you are an expert in your field, that people refer to you.

“I am looking for a job” does not need to be publicized that way.

You appear to be passive and not proactive.

Show off your skills by sharing, engaging, organizing, offering, giving…

That’s how you will be contacted by recruiters!

Tags: linkedin, recruiters

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Comment by Laurent Brouat on December 15, 2009 at 5:45pm: Charles, whether you are in transition or not and if you have a good reputation, recruiters and opportunities come to you. So basically I think you don't need to specify it on your profile!

Comment by A Charles (Bud ) Amentt, Jr on December 15, 2009 at 9:57am: Laurent, I agree. It is always best to put yourself in the best light. I do believe that somewhere on one's LinkedIn profile, it should mention that one is in a "transitional" mode. It is important to have recruiters know that you are in transition. After all of the "restructuring" in the workplace of late, it does not carry the stigma that it once did.

One's brand is valuable. Being upfront adds credibility, which is extremely valuable.