[Valhalla]

Does anyone actually log in to their linkdin to see messages?

Or do they go to email

[blueshark747]

(03-19-2013 06:48 PM)Aliblahba Wrote:  

(03-19-2013 04:31 PM)Wreckingball Wrote:  

linkedin is full of IRT spamming the same messages over and over

That ain't shit. Go to any website for jobs in the U.A.E. and you'll see some serious IRT trolling. Wow.

Hahaha this!
You should see the replies these overseas contractor gig blogs get from Indians and Balkins folks.

[Chunnel]

Had to bump, This shit is gold!

Questions and concerns: With a premium account, you are allowed only 5 inMail messages a month, and to purchase more costs $10 per message

so instead, someone earlier mentioned joining groups with the people you want to contact, so you can then just send a personal message without wasting an inMail message. Does anyone if these style of messages are treated the same as an inMail message?

[Pacesetter20]

I've recently learned of a way to get around upgrading to Premium or the pesky inMail limit.

If you have someone you want to send an inMail to, but don't have a connection to them, try to find out any/all groups they are in. By being in the same group as someone, you are allowed to message them as if you are a first connection.

[Independent1]

This sure is a great guide although setting up interviews when you aren't in China isn't easy unless you are fluent in Mandarin & English with other neccessary skills/experience for a specific job or if you don't speak Mandarin you must be some sort of expert in your field (this is regarding legitimate jobs with real relocation packages as a salary).

Companies in China would much rather hire locals as they are so much cheaper and most jobs require native/fluent Mandarin. Foreginers moving to China on relocation expat packages these days are experts (10-25 years experience in a technical/specific area). If the company can hire a local over a foreigner to do the job then they will as it is much cheaper.


Source: Currently working in the recruitment industry in China.

[Easy_C]

The OP's post is covered fairly well in the book "The Two Hour Job Search". Recommended reading, although that book was somewhat less useful for me because I'm an alumni of a school that's known for it's top notch military program and little else. Consequently most other people from my school are career officers.

It's also worth noting that veterans get a free premium membership for a year:

https://veterans.linkedin.com/

[Dalaran1991]

Hi guys, I have a question: how do you protect yourself when your info on Linkedin is as available as Facebook?

There's the rule that never post your work info on FB, but the girl can easily search for you on Linkedin too. There was a thread about a bitch waitress who tried to ruin a CEO's career by looking him up on Linkedin too. How do you deal with that?

Since landing my first job I didnt want to update my Linkedin for the same reason.

Also, great guide. +1!

[frozen-ace]

Daralan ^^,

The only real way to protect yourself is to not have a LinkedIn. With the proliferation of social media you can find most people (50%+ depending on industry) on LinkedIn. At my first company almost 100% of people are on LinkedIn. If I ever want to know what any of them are doing or where they work all I have to do is google their names and boom it pops up.

I've also seen it used in news articles. If anything were to happen where you suddenly become a person of interest, they will cite your LinkedIn and say your current position. Same thing if you become a target of a sjw.

I've never had a LinkedIn. It comes up when interviewing for jobs or working with recruiters (they think it's strange), but it hasn't held me back. Maybe one day I'll make a profile, but that day isn't today.

[The Beast1]

(12-03-2015 09:28 AM)Dalaran1991 Wrote:  

Hi guys, I have a question: how do you protect yourself when your info on Linkedin is as available as Facebook?

There's the rule that never post your work info on FB, but the girl can easily search for you on Linkedin too. There was a thread about a bitch waitress who tried to ruin a CEO's career by looking him up on Linkedin too. How do you deal with that?

Since landing my first job I didnt want to update my Linkedin for the same reason.

Also, great guide. +1!

Just set it up to not have your Linkedin be visible via web searches. You can limit it further with other privacy settings that hide you from people outside of your network.

Frankly, unless you're in upper level management or at the C level Linkedin will not yield any useful job opportunities. I get hit up all the time from recruiters for lateral moves all of the time with half the benefits. Then they never reply to you if you contact them for extra information.

Not to knock YMG, but a lot of this advice is common sense. Most people who have a job rarely log onto Linkedin. I will say though that I've had a lot more positive hits through Linkedin for job postings that I actually get into the interview for than any other site. Much better signal to noise ratio.

[younggun]

I am in a very niche field and I found a posting on Linkedin that is right up my alley, I'm still a student but it is an entry level position and I have essentially every one of the qualifications they are looking for. Searched further and I have a 2nd connection to a woman at this company, who happens to be a graduate of my university and my program and I think I would be working for her if I got this job. The connection is through a professor of mine who I am on reasonably good terms with. He is also a fan of Linkedin and was the one who encouraged me to make a profile.

The stars seem to be aligning and the job market is tough especially being in a niche field, so I don't want to blow an opportunity by overreaching. Would it be better to:

A) Email the direct connection in the company and use the same target manager script from the OP
B) Ask my professor for an introduction so I have social proof
C) Send in my resume under the assumption my field is niche enough that I can avoid a potentially awkward interaction.

Just to avoid any backlash, I did read the OP and modified my Linkedin Profile accordingly. I just figure my situation might be different because a) I have a connection and b) There is an actual job posting so I'm not cold calling.

[Nater]

(12-26-2016 12:11 AM)younggun Wrote:  

The stars seem to be aligning and the job market is tough especially being in a niche field, so I don't want to blow an opportunity by overreaching. Would it be better to:

A) Email the direct connection in the company and use the same target manager script from the OP
B) Ask my professor for an introduction so I have social proof
C) Send in my resume under the assumption my field is niche enough that I can avoid a potentially awkward interaction.

Just to avoid any backlash, I did read the OP and modified my Linkedin Profile accordingly. I just figure my situation might be different because a) I have a connection and b) There is an actual job posting so I'm not cold calling.

B) is your best option here. Tell your teacher what the situation is and show him that you are excited about the job. He will either suggest to refer you via LinkedIn or maybe set up a meeting for you, depending on his relationship with the girl and how much he likes you. Then you proceed accordingly, if he sets up a meeting, you're set, if he sends her a message on LinkedIn you follow up with what OP said. Anyhow you're in a good position.

The last option is not an option, it's a liability. No reason for you to do that.

Good luck!