How to use LinkedIn to find a job in Singapore

One of the common question we get is HOW TO USE LINKEDIN TO FIND A JOB? Find out how to use Linkedin to find a job in Singapore in this article.

What is Linkedin

LinkedIn is the most popular professional network online. On LinkedIn, you can find a job, an internship, strengthen your professional relationships, and learn the skills to advance your career. You can access LinkedIn from a desktop and the mobile app.

LinkedIn’s professional network allows both active and passive job seekers to showcase their skills to employers and recruiters. You can improve your chances of getting hired through referrals by connecting with past and present colleagues. 

As a job seeker you are likely to find the following tips useful in helping you get the most out of LinkedIn.

Network, Network and Network. Build your network.

The most important thing you can do is to build a strong network of contacts. You can use it for recommendations and to request introductions to jobs and opportunities you are interested in. 

Many opportunities may not be advertised. Many of these positions are filled through word of mouth, from former co-workers, and former managers.
Your connections with past colleagues, clients, classmates, professors, friends, and family may help you find people and companies who can help you in your job search.

Use Linkedin to reach out to recruiters and hiring managers

Make sure you connect with hiring managers and recruiters so you’re top of mind when good jobs come up. You can do this by searching for “recruiter” or “HR Manager” under Advanced People Search.

If you have enough HR and recruiters in your connections, along with an optimised profile, you will start appearing when they or other recruiters/HR are seeking candidates. They may also see you as a connection they know. Your chances of getting headhunted will increase as all this effort adds up.

Apply for Jobs on LinkedIn

You can search and apply for jobs directly on LinkedIn. On top of being a social network, Linkedin also works as a job board. You can easily apply for jobs on LinkedIn if you see one you’re interested in. 

Ensure your profile is optimized and up-to-date

Your LinkedIn profile can help you showcase your skills. Take advantage of the opportunity to be heard by the right people. 

A LinkedIn profile optimised for potential job opportunities is 42 times more likely to be viewed. Profiles with photos are also ten times more likely to be viewed.  So always have a professional photo on your Linkedin Profile.

Get LinkedIn recommendations

People who have worked with you may give you a strong recommendation, showing that you were valued. Seek recommendations from your former managers and colleagues by asking them. 

Open to work on LinkedIn.

Your network can help you find a job. Let your network know you are now looking for a new job through your LinkedIn status update.

You can also enable the Linkedin Opentowork feature  based on the instructions here

Follow a company

Following LinkedIn Company pages lets you keep up with companies you’re interested in. You can receive updates on new hires, promotions, changes, and job opportunities by following a company on LinkedIn. 

As soon as you follow companies you’re interested in, you’ll start seeing these updates 

Final thoughts

Trust you found this article to your question on how to use LinkedIn to find a job in Singapore. Follow these steps and you will be on your way to finding jobs on Linkedin. If you are unsure about how to set up your Linkedin profile, you an always reach out to us here