Because Phoenix is a large metropolitan area, job seekers who are transitioning from one industry to another can use social media to find organizations to become involved in and build a network. LinkedIn® is a great tool for this purpose and actually has a function to create an online presence with references too. Employers are increasing their use of social media to find prospective candidates, so those who can use LinkedIn® effectively will increase their chances of having a company find them.
· Create a complete profile to show your work and volunteer experience. Candidates who are using volunteer experience to use skills or develop new ones can include this in the profile. Be sure to invite people from work and volunteering into your network.
· Think strategically about who you add to your network. If there are co-workers from previous jobs that can potentially give you a Recommendation in the system about a particular skill you have that would be relevant to an employer now, be sure to invite them into the network.
· Wait to request Recommendations until your network is strong. Once you have a network with a few people from each of your profile experiences, determine who would write the best and most accurate Recommendations about your skills. Try to request them from people who will focus on different skills you have to show employers that you are multi-dimensional in the value you can provide them.
For more in depth information about how to maximize your potential for transition to a new industry in Phoenix, look for groups that have events you can attend and build your network in that area.
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