LinkedIn is the real deal

I have been using LinkedIn for about 3 years now and I can tell you... it is for real.

As a recruiter I receive A LOT of resumes. It is so much easier to pick up the phone and work hard to present someone to one of my clients if I know there are people that recommend them.

Everyone has a list of references. People you can count on to stand up for your experience when they are called. LinkedIn brings a new light to that process. When someone recommends you on LinkedIn it is displayed on your profile page. Prospective employers feel a sense of ease when they realize your past co-workers actually appreciated your work. What makes LinkedIn the best way to display those accolades is the ease of access. We are all sitting in front of a computer and a website is the easiest way to collect info.

Long story short. Send out some requests for recommendations on LinkedIn and build that profile. It is one of the best tools we have today in proving you are right for the job you want. Add the link to your resume and BINGO = you have created interest.

Long time . no post

So I am trying to be better in the New Year and contribute more to my blogs. Previously I have been posting tips on how to get the job you want and while I will continue down that path I think it would also be helpful to know what is going on in my office: current jobs, ideas, volunteerism, etc.

TPM in the workings

After the new year we have really begun to see a shift in the amount of contract/ contract-perm positions we have available. Before = 3 pages of jobs - now = 7 pages of jobs.

Companies have worked their budgets and are looking to move forward in 2010. I really do believe this.

We are working on positions from QA analysts, .NET developers, to Project Managers. We have had quite a few requests for remote workers. This is great news for Atlanta since the traffic is so awful and can save someone a TON of money.

The Proven Method has decided to participate in Habitat for Humanity. I am very excited for us to join a team in March and work together a little to help other people.



I think every company should contribute their time in some way. Builds CHARACTER!


We have also definitely updated our website since the last time I posted.

www.provenmethod.com

TIP OF THE DAY

- When a prospective employer asks you a detailed question about a previous project, answer with specifics about the work YOU did and be sure to ask if you sufficiently answered them...

I have found lately that when asked to describe previous work experience candidates are far too general in their answers. This can keep candidates from seeing the client or making it past the first phone screen.