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Employers' Perspective 

 

LinkedIn gives employers the opportunity to search through job seekers' background information even when they are not actively seeking employment. 

Advice from Employers

Health Industry

Most essential aspects of a LinkedIn profile:

  • Skill set 

  • State that you are looking for a job

 

Outstanding characteristics of applicant's LinkedIn summary section:

  • Eagerness and Readiness to work

 

What makes a your profile stand out:

  • Detailed Profile

  • Information that describes how you are different from others

 

Most important elements of a resume:

  • Skills

  • Longevity of experience

Financial Industry

Most essential aspects of a LinkedIn profile:

  • Skill set 

  • Experience

  • Current employment

  • Good Picture

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Outstanding characteristics of applicant's LinkedIn summary section:

  • Skills related to position

  • Proven track record

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What makes a your profile stand out:

  • Number of skills

  • Picture

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Most important elements of a resume:

  • Type and longevity of experience

Commercial Industry

Most essential aspects of a LinkedIn profile:

  • Active user

  • Experience

  • Picture

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Outstanding characteristics of applicant's LinkedIn summary section:

  • Stating specifically what you are looking for

  • Diverse background

  • Ability to move

  • Teamwork experience

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What makes a your profile stand out:

  • Values and hobbies are relevant to the company culture

  • Open to opportunities

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Most important elements of a resume:

  •  Qualities that relate to the company

  • Objective

Engineering Industry

Most essential aspects of a LinkedIn profile:

  • Title 

  • Similar format as a resume

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Outstanding characteristics of applicant's LinkedIn summary section:

  • Skills

  • Awards and certificates

  • Openness

  • Connections

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What makes a your profile stand out:

  • Detailed Profile

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Most important elements of a resume:

  • Skills

  • Experience

Civil Industry

Most essential aspects of a LinkedIn profile:

  • Detailed information that is relevant to the job

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Outstanding characteristics of applicant's LinkedIn summary section:

  • Experience

  • Certification

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What makes a your profile stand out:

  • Experience

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Most important elements of a resume:

  • Experience

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Sources:

Career Development Center at California State University, Long Beach

Job Fair Fall 2017 at California State University, Long Beach

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