LinkedIn is often referred to as the largest professional network. LinkedIn is a platform that helps many businesses grow but is also used to connect those looking for new opportunities with some highly influential individuals. Amongst these individuals, are recruiters.

While there are many great reasons why you should follow and connect with recruiters, one of the primary purposes is to network. LinkedIn is not only a networking site but a great tool for recruiters to find and connect with good talent. Given that we recruiters rely a lot on LinkedIn search, candidates should make sure that they are easy to discover.

Your profile coming up at the top of the search results along with it being compelling enough for the recruiter to open it is the key to being easily discoverable.

Recruiters search the LinkedIn database in several different ways. If you want to stand out from the other candidates and engage the recruiters’ interest, this article from HRavailable may help you.

So, if you’re struggling with exactly how to network with recruiters on LinkedIn, here are a few tips from HRavailable.

Start with a strong Profile

Your LinkedIn profile can put you at a substantial advantage; ensure you put the right amount of time and effort into it. If your LinkedIn profile is strong, it’s even likely that you won’t have to network on LinkedIn, as the recruiters will save you the effort and reach out to you. So, you should double-check the following points before starting to connect with recruiters.

• Make sure to have a complete profile with all the relevant sections filled.
• Make sure that your profile includes keywords for which the recruiters might be searching.
• About Section: Add your achievements and other selling points in your about section. Keep it concise.
• Education Section: Always add your education in the correct format. Add the original college page to make your profile visible when the recruiter does an alumni search.
• Skill Section: Add all the skills that you have expertise in and get endorsements from relevant people. This will help your profile appear when the recruiter does a skill search.
• Recommendations: Get recommendations from people you have worked with.

If you are actively looking for opportunities, enable the "Open to Job opportunities" feature on your LinkedIn profile, and mention what roles you are interested in.

Build a network

• Make your network strong by connecting with people in your domain.
• Try to connect and engage with people from your domain who are active on LinkedIn and post regularly.
• Your profile will come up at the top of search results if you are 1st/2nd connection of the recruiter.

Do your research on the recruiter.

It is important to know what you are getting into before reaching out to a recruiter. You can tell a lot from an individual’s LinkedIn profile. Their industry background, education experiences, and academic endeavours can be a great testament to their character and approachability. This also gives you something to potentially talk about and open with while you are communicating with them.

Don’t Hesitate on the Connection Request

It is important to ensure that you begin and open strongly so that you can make a good first impression on the recruiter. Try using a simple and brief message when you send them a message request. But make sure that messages should start with a question not directly linked to the job search.

Feel Free to Ask A Follow-Up Question

Even when it might seem that reaching out to people can be hard and tedious, it is necessary to follow up on your messages. You need to be committed to allocating the time and making the effort to put your best foot forward. Being proactive often helps you stand out as recruiters and employers will know that you are serious and passionate about the job. This is one of the best ways to express your interest and showcase your commitment to a position.

Start a Conversation and Send Your Resume

So a recruiter accepted your request. Congratulations! …what’s next...?

Now is when you pitch yourself. As you message back and forth about potential job openings, be perceptive and up-front. Ask any questions you have, and quickly but naturally offer to send them your resume.

Remember that this conversation is a path to a job, and your resume is the next step that will get you in the door…

LinkedIn is not just a social network. It’s a crucial career discovery tool for job seekers and companies alike.

Becoming active with a solid profile on LinkedIn will open up a whole new segment of the job market for you. Around 93% of company recruiters use LinkedIn to actively search for candidates – they’re offering jobs that you wouldn’t even know about otherwise.

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