Q: What are some tricks for using LinkedIn to find a job?
A: There are three things a lot of LinkedIn users don’t seem to know that can help raise your chances of being recruited:
1. Post a photo: A few years ago, people who posted photos of themselves to the Internet seemed self-centered. In the Facebook era, though, an account page without a picture seems like someone who did not put much effort into it.
2. Think keywords: If your past employers gave you odd titles like “gatorbox wrangler” or vague ones like “senior administrator,” replace them with industry standard terms like “sales engineer” and “accounts payable specialist.”
3. Ask a question: Click “More Answers” at the LinkedIn home page, and look for the box that says “Ask a Question.” Get to the point: “Does anyone know of an office administrator position with a full-time salary and benefits?”
