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1. Land Your
Dream Job
in 2015
The Top 5
LinkedIn Job
Seeking Tips

2. Be ready
when opportunity
comes knocking.
A complete profile will make
you more likely to receive
opportunities through LinkedIn.
Increase Your Profile Views…
by adding your two most
recent work positions12x
by listing your skills13x
by including a photo14x

3. 30% of job applications are
submitted within the first
three days a job is posted.
Applicants who apply to a job
within the first three days are 13%
more likely to land the position.
Don’t leave your job search
just because you’ve left your desk.
30%
13%

5. VP’s and Partners in the US who were newly hired from March to
August 2014 showed some common trends in their LinkedIn activity
in the three months prior to their new jobs.
80% were sending
connection requests
50% were participating
in groups
40% were engaging
on LinkedIn via shares,
likes, and comments
Take some cues
from the higher-ups.
80% 50% 40%

6. 45% were endorsing
their connections
65% were sending
connection requests
Nurture your professional relationships.
When looking at the pool of all new US hires from March to August
2014, approximately 83% were using LinkedIn in the three months
prior to their job changes.
65% 45%

7. Unlock your
competitive edge.
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Featured applicant status that
positions any application you
submit on LinkedIn at the top
of the list for that posting
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