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Week 3: Attracting Recruiters Like REMOTE Bees to Honey
Recruiters Are Friends , Not Food
Video Time: 5 Minutes Action Time: 10 Minutes
Video Time: 5 Minutes
Action Time: 10 Minutes
Rearranging Skills
When adding skills to LinkedIn, keep in mind to put your most important assets at the top of your list. That is, the skills you want to be most known for and that would be most beneficial to the role you would like to land. For example, if you went on Beyonce’s LinkedIn, you’d expect to see “singing, dancing, and acting” as her top three skills, not “crocheting, juggling, and computer analytics.”
You can also look through job descriptions or ask people you know in that field to tell you what skills recruiters are seeking. These three top skills will be featured in your profile. Here’s how:
When adding skills to LinkedIn, keep in mind to put your most important assets at the top of your list. That is, the skills you want to be most known for and that would be most beneficial to the role you would like to land. For example, if you went on Beyonce’s LinkedIn, you’d expect to see “singing, dancing, and acting” as her top three skills, not “crocheting, juggling, and computer analytics.” You can also look through job descriptions or ask people you know in that field to tell you what skills recruiters are seeking. These three top skills will be featured in your profile. Here’s how:
1On your profile, scroll down to the Skills & Endorsements section and click on the pencil on the upper right-hand side.
1On your profile, scroll down to the Skills & Endorsements section and click on the pencil on the upper right-hand side.
2A box will pop up that will show you all of your skills in a list. To remove a skill from your top three, click on the solid thumbtack . To add a skill to your top three, click the empty thumbtack.
2A box will pop up that will show you all of your skills in a list. To remove a skill from your top three, click on the solid thumbtack . To add a skill to your top three, click the empty thumbtack.
3 You can rearrange your skills by clicking the four horizontal lines on the right-hand side and dragging the skill to its new spot.
3 You can rearrange your skills by clicking the four horizontal lines on the right-hand side and dragging the skill to its new spot.
4You can also delete skills by simply clicking the trash can.
4You can also delete skills by simply clicking the trash can.
5Once you’re done rearranging your skills, click Save!
5Once you’re done rearranging your skills, click Save!
Endorsements
Once you’ve got your skills sorted out, get to work on getting 99+ endorsements on your top skill. Once you’ve reached that goal, move your next skill up to number one and work on getting another 99+ endorsements for that. And so on and so on… Lather, rinse, repeat!
1On your connection’s profile, scroll down to the Skills & Endorsements section near the bottom.
1On your connection’s profile, scroll down to the Skills & Endorsements section near the bottom.
2Next to their top three skills, you will see a +. Click it!
2Next to their top three skills, you will see a +. Click it!
The Bonus Window!
When you click that endorse button, a window will pop up asking you for more details. While you can just click off of the window or click the X in the upper right-hand side to close it, answering these quick questions does help your connection!
The Bonus Window!
When you click that endorse button, a window will pop up asking you for more details. While you can just click off of the window or click the X in the upper right-hand side to close it, answering these quick questions does help your connection!
3Under the top three skills, click Show More.
3Under the top three skills, click Show More.
4Endorse the rest of their skills!
4Endorse the rest of their skills!
Here’s a Tip
Ask and you shall receive! Ask people in our Private LinkedIn Membership Community for endorsements! Ask your friends, your supporters, your community, past employers/coworkers and your cheerleaders!
If you ask for a recommendation, let the other person know that you’ll give them one too! Reciprocity! It’s the practices of exchanging things with others for mutual benefits. And if you’re a savvy career seeker, you’ll tell the other person what you want them to mention!
Here is an easy template to follow when giving or asking for recommendations.
[ Name] is a [phrase that best describes the person]. He/She has worked with me as the [job title] at [company name] for [time duration], during which [working relationship]. He/She was [descriptive phrase] when it comes to [skill/expertise], and was a great asset to the team [memorable achievement/ problem solving challenge]
As a [job title/team member] he/she [describe overall attitude at work]. It was an absolute pleasure to work with [name], and give him/her my full recommendation.
Here’s a Tip
Ask and you shall receive! Ask people in our Private LinkedIn Membership Community for endorsements! Ask your friends, your supporters, your community, past employers/coworkers and your cheerleaders!
If you ask for a recommendation, let the other person know that you’ll give them one too! Reciprocity! It’s the practices of exchanging things with others for mutual benefits. And if you’re a savvy career seeker, you’ll tell the other person what you want them to mention!
Here is an easy template to follow when giving or asking for recommendations.
[ Name] is a [phrase that best describes the person]. He/She has worked with me as the [job title] at [company name] for [time duration], during which [working relationship]. He/She was [descriptive phrase] when it comes to [skill/expertise], and was a great asset to the team [memorable achievement/ problem solving challenge]
As a [job title/team member] he/she [describe overall attitude at work]. It was an absolute pleasure to work with [name], and give him/her my full recommendation.
Recommendations
Now it’s time to give recommendations! Recommendations do several things for you:
1. They show that a third party is willing to vouch for you. Your colleagues, former co-workers, bosses, etc. are giving you their stamp of approval.
2. They affirm your skills and talents. Remember that having others voluntarily giving you their recommendation or endorsement truly verifies your skills even more.
3. They allow you to be an advocate: The more you stand out, the more you can help others!
Start giving those beautiful people the recognition they deserve! Let them give you that recognition right back! Reciprocity is a wonderful thing. Here’s how to give someone a recommendation:
Now it’s time to give recommendations! Recommendations do several things for you:
1. They show that a third party is willing to vouch for you. Your colleagues, former co-workers, bosses, etc. are giving you their stamp of approval.
2. They affirm your skills and talents. Remember that having others voluntarily giving you their recommendation or endorsement truly verifies your skills even more.
3. They allow you to be an advocate: The more you stand out, the more you can help others!
Start giving those beautiful people the recognition they deserve! Let them give you that recognition right back! Reciprocity is a wonderful thing. Here’s how to give someone 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.
3In the middle section of the window, type in your request and then hit Send.
3In the middle section of the window, type in your request and then hit Send.
A lot of people have trouble asking for these types of things because they feel like they’re bothering someone or are afraid of a bad recommendation. You know that saying, “beggars can’t be choosers?” Well, you’re choosing to ask them for their support, so you’re not begging!
Let other people brag about you for once, because chances are if they don’t have anything good to say, they won’t spend the time it takes to write a recommendation.
In case you are just starting out, check out our internships in the link below!
https://www.superinterns.com/get-a-virtual-internship-2/
A lot of people have trouble asking for these types of things because they feel like they’re bothering someone or are afraid of a bad recommendation. You know that saying, “beggars can’t be choosers?” Well, you’re choosing to ask them for their support, so you’re not begging!
Let other people brag about you for once, because chances are if they don’t have anything good to say, they won’t spend the time it takes to write a recommendation.
In case you are just starting out, check out our internships in the link below!
https://www.superinterns.com/get-a-virtual-internship-2/
What to Include in Your Request
1. A statement that lets them know how much you value them and their support. We know it feels like brown-nosing, but when your connection receives this request it won’t come off that way. Who doesn’t like to feel like their thoughts are valued?
2. A statement that lets them know what sort of feedback you’re looking for. Do you need someone to elaborate on specific skills? Let them know, so they can focus their attention on that! Believe it or not, this helps them out a lot.
3. Gratitude. Even if they don’t write you a recommendation, you should thank them for the time they took to read your request.
4. A call to action. Last, but definitely not least, phrase your request in a way that causes them to view it as a reminder!
AN EXAMPLE:
Dear [Connection’s Name],
I am so happy that we had the chance to work together at/on [company/project name]! I know that you are a [good quality] person and I’d really like to get some feedback on my ability to [specific skills/actions]. I’m recommending you for [skills/actions]!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to read this. I really appreciate you and look forward to hearing what you have to say!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
What to Include in Your Request
1. A statement that lets them know how much you value them and their support. We know it feels like brown-nosing, but when your connection receives this request it won’t come off that way. Who doesn’t like to feel like their thoughts are valued?
2. A statement that lets them know what sort of feedback you’re looking for. Do you need someone to elaborate on specific skills? Let them know, so they can focus their attention on that! Believe it or not, this helps them out a lot.
3. Gratitude. Even if they don’t write you a recommendation, you should thank them for the time they took to read your request.
4. A call to action. Last, but definitely not least, phrase your request in a way that causes them to view it as a reminder!
AN EXAMPLE:
Dear [Connection’s Name],
I am so happy that we had the chance to work together at/on [company/project name]! I know that you are a [good quality] person and I’d really like to get some feedback on my ability to [specific skills/actions]. I’m recommending you for [skills/actions]!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to read this. I really appreciate you and look forward to hearing what you have to say!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Your Goals For This Week
1. Get your top three skills up for all to see and get your first 20 endorsements! Remember, you just have to ask
2. Give 5 recommendations to people you have worked with, admire, or appreciate. They don’t have to be lengthy; it could even be just one sentence.
3. Once you send those out, ask them to recommend you. Your goal this week is to get two recommendations for yourself.
4. Checkout our internship link if you haven’t already
https://www.superinterns.com/get-a-virtual-internship-2
See you next week for “What You Believe in is Where You Should Work REMOTELY.” Have a SUPER DAY!
Your Goals For This Week
1. Get your top three skills up for all to see and get your first 20 endorsements! Remember, you just have to ask
2. Give 5 recommendations to people you have worked with, admire, or appreciate. They don’t have to be lengthy; it could even be just one sentence.
3. Once you send those out, ask them to recommend you. Your goal this week is to get two recommendations for yourself.
4. Checkout our internship link if you haven’t already
https://www.superinterns.com/get-a-virtual-internship-2
See you next week for “What You Believe in is Where You Should Work REMOTELY.” Have a SUPER DAY!