Writing a Powerful LinkedIn Summary


A LinkedIn membership, free or premium, is a must have for today's job seeker because head hunters are flocking to LinkedIn to recruit candidates for open positions. A significant part of the LinkedIn profile is the summary section. To get the most out of your summary don't reiterate information that is on your resume, but look for a different angle to flesh out the same background in two paragraphs. This part will take time if you aren't a wordsmith so don't be surprised or get discouraged if it takes you a couple of days to come up with compelling verbiage.
 
Once you have written the introductory paragraphs, choose three successes from the last ten to fifteen years of your career to showcase. Finally to round out the summary, include a closing paragraph. Let's take a look at a sample summary Linkedin you can use as a model.

Searching On Line For Environmental Jobs

By Ruby Prince


In recent years there has been a tremendous growth in careers connected to the environment. Everything from sustainable power sources, to eco-friendly waste disposal, this is an area of employment that is growing fast. Colleges and universities are now offering a variety of courses to help candidates prepare for environmental jobs.

The environment is one of the fastest growing career fields. It offers such a huge diversity of opportunities. There are the more traditional office based jobs with set hours that many people are looking for. Yet at the same time there are vacancies in more diverse and dynamic fields, including consulting and renewable energy.

Candidates are encouraged to put together a comprehensive and up to date CV. This should contain all their qualifications, job experience and goals. Current contact information and references are also important. This is a good starting point to show the agency a general background of each job seeker. At the time of registration the candidate should also be ready to answer some additional questions to help get them the very best placement.

The great thing about an on line job agency is that they can work with employers and candidates all over the country and even internationally. Interviews are conducted using Skype or a similar service. This allows the agency to get a good idea about each candidate, their job expectations and general attitude. It also has the bonus of helping the candidate focus their job search. They can talk about the many opportunities offered and which may suit them best.

Flexibility is one of the primary considerations for any job seeker. Being willing to relocate to a new part of the country may open up more opportunities for them. In addition being open to further training is always a good idea. Job candidates who show themselves as diverse learners and display optimism are more likely to land a good job.

There are times when jobs need to be filled quickly. Anyone in a position to move fast and take the initiative is in a much better position. Sometimes a temporary vacancy can turn into a permanent position, which is to everyone's advantage.

Environmental jobs offer a lot of potential. They are in a fast growing field, provide job security and excellent compensation packages. For those who enjoy travel there is also the opportunity to work in many different locations. Anyone interested should contact a good environmental job service to discuss their needs and requirements.




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