As January comes to an end, Phoenix job seekers have an opportunity to meet with prospective employers from different industries. The Phoenix Job Fair will be held Monday, January 31st (see details below) and candidates should not only update their resume and get their professional attire ready, but also review social media content. LinkedIn has added some options to their Profile content which could be relevant to the job search.
- Language Skills – You can now input specifically which languages you are proficient in and define your level of skill. Employers value the multiculturalism of bilingual skills and depending on the position, the ability to speak and understand another language may be required for consideration.
- Publications – There is an option to add a brief summary of publications as well as links to where they are available. Be sure the ones you list are relevant to the positions and industries you are applying for.
- Patents – If you have patents that are pertinent to your potential job, you can include the detailed information in a separate tab too.
- Blog Link & Word Press – If you are in journalism, media or other industries where you use these communication forms, you can link all of that content to your LinkedIn Profile.
There are other sections you can add and depending on your area of expertise they could help an employer see your work before they interview you, or they can reference it after the interview. Here’s an example with some of the content listed above:
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=24500985&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro
Details on the Phoenix Job Fair:
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