This LinkedIn Best Practice Can Jump-Start Your Job Search

In the last few editions of this newsletter, I’ve discussed different ways that you can use LinkedIn to its fullest potential plus shared many of the job search tools and features that can help you find your next job.

You can use all of the great tools, features, and job search shortcuts I’ve mentioned, but what will really jump-start and sustain your job search — plus help you effectively use LinkedIn to its fullest potential — is consistently posting and consistently engaging with other people’s posts.

The power of LinkedIn is in your engagement and activity on the platform.

Read that again.

The power of LinkedIn is in your engagement and activity on the platform.

If you want your network to grow, if you want to be visible to employers, and if you want to attract opportunities to you, then you need to be posting at least three times per week and investing 15–30 minutes actively commenting on your connections’ and company posts three times per week.

Commenting and engaging will:

• Increase your network and recruiter visibility.