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Week 3: Attracting Recruiters Like REMOTE Bees to Honey
How to Add Skills & Get Endorsements
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Video Time: 11 Minutes
Action Time: 30 Minutes – 4 Hours
Hi everyone! In this segment, we will be talking about how to order your skills for maximum views. We will also see how recommendations build credibility and the right way to request and get recommendations.
Hi everyone! In this segment, we will be talking about how to order your skills for maximum views. We will also see how recommendations build credibility and the right way to request and get recommendations.
Adding Skills
1Go to your LinkedIn profile and click on Add a profile section, and from the Skills section of the drop-down menu, click the plus sign next to Skills.
You may have to expand the Skills section to get to it!
1Go to your LinkedIn profile and click on Add a profile section, and from the Skills section of the drop-down menu, click the plus sign next to Skills.
You may have to expand the Skills section to get to it!
2In the box that pops up, click on as many of the suggested skills that apply to you as you’d like, and then click on the Search bar at the top of the window.
2In the box that pops up, click on as many of the suggested skills that apply to you as you’d like, and then click on the Search bar at the top of the window.
3When you begin to type a skill or keyword into the bar, a list of suggestions will pop up. Click all that apply.
3When you begin to type a skill or keyword into the bar, a list of suggestions will pop up. Click all that apply.
4Once you’ve identified all the skills that you want, click Add in the bottom right-hand corner of the window.
4Once you’ve identified all the skills that you want, click Add in the bottom right-hand corner of the window.
5Once you’re done rearranging your skills, click Save!
5Once you’re done rearranging your skills, click Save!
Recommendations
A solid recommendation affirms your skills and talents. A third party is vouching for you. Ask the people who are making your recommendation to add your REMOTE skills to their recommendation. If you think you’ve never worked REMOTELY, think again! We will show you that you already work REMOTELY and don’t even know it. If you’ve ever sent a text, email, or answered your phone for a work project, you have worked REMOTELY. Congratulations! You’re a remote worker extraordinaire.
If you are just starting or transitioning into a new field by volunteering or doing an internship, here’s a hot tip! Don’t call yourself a volunteer; give yourself an amazing title!
For example, instead of calling yourself a volunteer, you could call yourself a Fundraising Specialist. Just make sure it relates to the actual work that you did. Likewise, if you built a website, call yourself a ‘web designer.’ We’re not asking you to lie. Instead, we want you to leverage your skills to your advantage and get the job, especially if you lack experience. Remember, there is no such thing as LinkedIn police. No one will arrest you if you use a title that speaks better to the work you did. Besides, if there were LinkedIn police, they would be remote workers too, and I assume they’d understand.
A solid recommendation affirms your skills and talents. A third party is vouching for you. Ask the people who are making your recommendation to add your REMOTE skills to their recommendation. If you think you’ve never worked REMOTELY, think again! We will show you that you already work REMOTELY and don’t even know it. If you’ve ever sent a text, email, or answered your phone for a work project, you have worked REMOTELY. Congratulations! You’re a remote worker extraordinaire.
If you are just starting or transitioning into a new field by volunteering or doing an internship, here’s a hot tip! Don’t call yourself a volunteer; give yourself an amazing title! For example, instead of calling yourself a volunteer, you could call yourself a Fundraising Specialist. Just make sure it relates to the actual work that you did. Likewise, if you built a website, call yourself a ‘web designer.’ We’re not asking you to lie. Instead, we want you to leverage your skills to your advantage and get the job, especially if you lack experience. Remember, there is no such thing as LinkedIn police. No one will arrest you if you use a title that speaks better to the work you did. Besides, if there were LinkedIn police, they would be remote workers too, and I assume they’d understand.
Did You Know?
1. How you know the person. Were you their senior? Team member? Were you managed by them?
2. How long you worked together and what you worked on. Did you work with them daily, on a specific project, or on numerous projects?
3. The qualities that would make someone want to hire them. How did they demonstrate their skills and positive qualities. How were their results?
And remember: When you’re giving a recommendation to someone, be genuine!
Did You Know?
1. How you know the person. Were you their senior? Team member? Were you managed by them?
2. How long you worked together and what you worked on. Did you work with them daily, on a specific project, or on numerous projects?
3. The qualities that would make someone want to hire them. How did they demonstrate their skills and positive qualities. How were their results?
And remember: When you’re giving a recommendation to someone, be genuine!
Now it’s time to ask for them to return the love. Never forget this statement: Ask and you shall receive! You’d be surprised how many people will do something for you if you ask nicely, and here at Super Purposes™, we’d be honored to do so!
Everybody fudges their resume, and we’ve got PLENTY of fudge. We’re your cheerleaders and want you to succeed. So get those fingers ready, because here’s how you ask for a recommendation:
Now it’s time to ask for them to return the love. Never forget this statement: Ask and you shall receive! You’d be surprised how many people will do something for you if you ask nicely, and here at Super Purposes™, we’d be honored to do so!
Everybody fudges their resume, and we’ve got PLENTY of fudge. We’re your cheerleaders and want you to succeed. So get those fingers ready, because here’s how you ask for a recommendation:
1At the top of your connection’s profile, click the More button. In the drop-down that appears, click Request a recommendation.
1At the top of your connection’s profile, click the More button. In the drop-down that appears, click Request a recommendation.
2A window will pop up, and you will be given two drop-downs for your relationship to the connection and the position you held when you worked with them. Choose from the options listed and then click Next.
2A window will pop up, and you will be given two drop-downs for your relationship to the connection and the position you held when you worked with them. Choose from the options listed and then click Next.
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In the middle section of the window, type in your request and then hit Send.
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In the middle section of the window, type in your request and then hit Send.
Good Recommendation Break Down
Good recommendations talk about how you know the person. Were you their senior? Team member? Managed by them? Your mom’s third cousin you’ve met twice? (Okay, maybe don’t use distant relatives as references.) State how long you worked together and what you worked on. Did you work with them daily? On a specific project? Or on numerous projects?
Have the people who give you a recommendation include the qualities that would make someone want to hire you.
How were the qualities demonstrated? What was the result? We know some of you may have been laid off from your current job or looking for a career change, so getting these recommendations will help attract recruiters to you.
Another important piece of information you need to know about the recruiters who search for you is the difference between Contingency (Independent Contractor) and Retainer Recruiters (Hired By the Company or Job Seeker, which is rarer, but it does happen!)
Good recommendations talk about how you know the person. Were you their senior? Team member? Managed by them? Your mom’s third cousin you’ve met twice? (Okay, maybe don’t use distant relatives as references.) State how long you worked together and what you worked on. Did you work with them daily? On a specific project? Or on numerous projects?
Have the people who give you a recommendation include the qualities that would make someone want to hire you. How were the qualities demonstrated? What was the result? We know some of you may have been laid off from your current job or looking for a career change, so getting these recommendations will help attract recruiters to you.
Another important piece of information you need to know about the recruiters who search for you is the difference between Contingency (Independent Contractor) and Retainer Recruiters (Hired By the Company or Job Seeker, which is rarer, but it does happen!)
Difference between Retainer and Contingency Recruiters
Retainer recruiter:
They’re likened to an employee or on retainer for the company they are hiring for.
They get paid upfront to find the RIGHT people. Their goal is to look for the perfect LONG-TERM employee and not just throw a body into the ranks. They will take their time and if you don’t fill their needs for the time being you are likely to hear back from them again down the line for another position, especially if they like you.
Contingency recruiter:
They are usually independent contractors that only get paid if they fill the position, so they tend to work with a sense of urgency, they may be given a deadline of only two weeks. They want someone there yesterday or they don’t get paid. If you don’t fill their needs, you will likely never hear from them again. That’s OK though! Don’t take it personally. There are plenty of recruiters in the sea- and hopefully in your inbox.
Retainer recruiter:
They’re likened to an employee or on retainer for the company they are hiring for.
They get paid upfront to find the RIGHT people. Their goal is to look for the perfect LONG-TERM employee and not just throw a body into the ranks. They will take their time and if you don’t fill their needs for the time being you are likely to hear back from them again down the line for another position, especially if they like you.
Contingency recruiter:
They are usually independent contractors that only get paid if they fill the position, so they tend to work with a sense of urgency, they may be given a deadline of only two weeks. They want someone there yesterday or they don’t get paid. If you don’t fill their needs, you will likely never hear from them again. That’s OK though! Don’t take it personally. There are plenty of recruiters in the sea- and hopefully in your inbox.
Check out the next episode on Adding More Skills, Getting Endorsements, Giving, and Getting Recommendations!
Check out the next episode on Adding More Skills, Getting Endorsements, Giving, and Getting Recommendations!