Security Cleared Jobs: Who’s Hiring & How is a podcast for cleared professionals looking for new opportunities and career advice. Find show notes, transcripts, and more info here: https://clearedjobs.net/leverage-soci...

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER

This special Bonus Episode of our podcast gives detailed advice on leveraging social networks for a more strategic cleared job search.

0:34 Selecting social networks. LinkedIn is not a silver bullet and depending on your profession, there are other social communities that might serve you better.
1:16 Be a better applicant. Check your social networks for contacts at the companies you want to work for.
2:11 Be professional as you’re in a public forum.
2:52 Check your privacy settings and make sure you’re comfortable with your settings.
3:36 Google yourself to see what you find that potential employers might find as well.

LinkedIn Best Practices

4:49 LinkedIn headshot recommendations.
5:38 LinkedIn professional headline should focus on your career.
6:20 LinkedIn summary is a more robust version of your elevator pitch.
7:15 Focus on accomplishments vs responsibilities when building your profile.
7:32 Be sure to grab your personalized LinkedIn URL.
8:20 Whom do you connect with on LinkedIn?
9:02 Recommendations on LinkedIn – do you have any?
10:01 Don’t put your security clearance on your LinkedIn profile.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

How to Write Your Most Effective Cleared Resume - https://clearedjobs.net/how-to-write-...