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Previously on "LinkedIn requests from recruiters"
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I get hundreds. Mostly accepted although if they start becoming a liability after I ditch them. Lots of requests from Bob, who gets carefully vetted too.
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Funny you should mention this....
I used to reject all such requests; didn't want them clugging up my list. Now I only accept the ones who get me to interview stage.
I also keep a spreadsheet of all the agents who I've been in touch with, whether the role they've submitted me for has been successful or not. As my contract is coming to an end they all get this nice friendly email from me with my updated CV giving them the great news that I'm available so drop me a line if anything suitable.
That's my attempt at being proactive.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostBecause it's a tool to network with respected and trusted members of your industry. Your's is just a junk list of any old body. That's hardly a network.
But jokes aside I have such a broad variety of contacts from odd places it even bothers me sometimes. But as of Friday last week I hit the bench. Monday a lady that is probably a tenuous third posted a message looking for contacts. I replied and had a chat. As a result three of my mates have interviews lined up for next week and as they will be picking the architecture teams. I know that because I'm not choosy about who I talk to and dont mind helping mates, I have three chances of a new role in the offing without even bothering to interview.
It also turns out she works in a field that I am interested in pursuing as a plan B and so I now have a full set of her contacts to work with and a serious set of finders fees in the offing.
I love junk...
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I get a few a week and at least 1 or 2 with a message saying they have a role. I just accept them if it looks relevant, but don't reply to the message. I get more when actively looking and I've posted my CV on the boards.
I only tend to reject ones who really don't look suitable. Indian agencies and non-IT profiles. I'm not really bothered about how many I connect to, so I'd rather accept a pointless contact than decline a potentially good one.
I only use it when looking for gigs. I'll update my profile to say I'm available from whatever date when my contract is coming to an end. I'll scan my feed for anything interesting and post every now and again asking if anyone knows of roles etc. It's got me a decent number of leads, but don't think I've got a gig through linked in yet.
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostI get quite a few, but I'm a bit selective on who I accept as a connection. If they don't look like they will ever be a useful connection (eg the bloke this morning who is actively looking for new Microsoft people in Bangalore) then I don't connect. If they might be handy either now or in the future then I'll connect to them.
Same as anyone reallyOriginally posted by northernladuk View PostYou declined my invite to connect....
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostNot everyone sees it that way. I recently read somewhere about people who always connect to agents when they are looking for work - let me see if I can find the link...
Isn't it about time for your yearly forum sabbatical or summat?
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostBecause it's a tool to network with respected and trusted members of your industry.
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhen I'm on the bench yes
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Originally posted by blossom View PostGood point, that explains it. Actually there isn't much on my profile, other than companies and job titles.
Provide details about what you do, what your skills are etc, and may be include specific project details as well as the clients that you've worked with. More and more agents and clients are looking at LinkedIn to see what you've done so make the most of the resources available to you, particularly the free ones!
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Originally posted by bobspud View PostI have my contacts set to private and then accept all requests. Its a network. If you are looking for a job why restrict your market to a small pool of ex colleagues that would probably call you if they needed you anyway?
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Originally posted by blossom View PostDo you accept them all? Do you get a lot?
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostHow much of your profile is public? It may be that they see a headline like "Project Manager - available now for contract work" and need to connect to see more of your skills. Then they find that it's not worth their time to do anything more with you.
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I've got 2 profiles on LinkedIn. One for recruiters and one for real people.
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Originally posted by barrydidit View PostIt's the helmet in your profile picture that puts folk off.
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