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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by braine(m): 8:29pm On Mar 03, 2018
LinkedIn is powerful. It funny how most young people are not taking advantage of it

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Ololanla: 8:31pm On Mar 03, 2018
Nice one.
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Emeskhalifa(m): 8:32pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

well most people speak according to their level of knowledge.

lalasticlala

Funkeeee!!!!

Chaiii
This ur reply epic oo

Chaiii
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by SamoaJoe: 8:32pm On Mar 03, 2018
Many of them na scam format oo!
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Adadioranma79(f): 8:45pm On Mar 03, 2018
Not true, I have also had a similar experience where a company contacted me via her recruitment manager, only refused the offer cos of proximity of said company to my location. Sometimes a positive mindset works wonder, not all tree bear bad fruits.
OriginalKogiboy:
Bro, no big company staff get that time. na scammer dey call u so. u go tell us more latter
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by koolg: 8:49pm On Mar 03, 2018
constance500:
The best thing to do is to Be an entrepreneur.




Short-sighted assertion
A worker with average salary of 10m per annum has 100m in 10 years while an entrepreneur may not even make 20m in same duration

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by uuzba(m): 8:49pm On Mar 03, 2018
I'm already boiling stew. Should I roast crayfish for this your news?

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by uuzba(m): 8:52pm On Mar 03, 2018
koolg:





Short-sighted assertion
A worker with salary of 10m per annum has 100m in 10 years while an entrepreneur may not even make 20m in same duration

But the Oga of the worker.... Is he not an entrepreneur? Abi you think Ogas are some random ambivalent set of something that just deposit money in your account?

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Nobody: 8:52pm On Mar 03, 2018
This is very true.

My colleague at work has actually rejected 2 offers from HR staff via LinkedIn.

In my opinion, if a job seeker isn't on LinkedIn, I wonder whether he/she is serious in his/her job search. There were very "confidential" job openings advertised by HR personnel where I wanted to tag someone, only to discover the person isn't even online.

It's even more special when you go through your feed after a week and see a summary of the companies following you.

Nigerian graduates, stay woke.
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by ffo(m): 8:56pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

Hi there and hope we are all having a good weekend.

It's not my intention to reveal too much about my professional life, but if doing so will help someone, then it's not a bad thing.

Many people here know me as a recruiter and the web manager for Careersome. But aside that, I have a full-time job, working as a fullstack engineer and growing my career in that field.
Yes, you're right. I got my current job through LinkedIn, truth is I can count the number of offers I have gotten through LinkedIn

As a career enthusiast and consultant, I do a lot of career research and self study to get enough information to talk about career stuffs and guide people. I also apply the things I've learnt to my own career. In doing this, I've learnt that LinkedIn is a very powerful tool that no serious job seeker or career person should neglect, even if you have a good paying job.

You know I keep my LinkedIn profile updated and any new skill I learn, I put it there. And of recent, I've been getting a lot of messages like this" You appeared in 42 searches this week

You were found by people from these companies"

The annoying thing is that these companies, not just Nigerian companies, keep viewing my profile and do not contact me.

But that changed this week when the representative of a top financial company messaged me with a job description. Almost begging me to apply and even gave me his phone number to call him if I wish to speak.

Regrettably, I did not apply for the job because they wanted a Neymar and I know deep down within that am still an Mbappé. And also because I am not ready to leave my present job.

But the story here is that employers are seriously looking for the right candidates to engage. And LinkedIn is one of the tools they are using to search for these candidates
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by ffo(m): 8:58pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

Hi there and hope we are all having a good weekend.

It's not my intention to reveal too much about my professional life, but if doing so will help someone, then it's not a bad thing.

Many people here know me as a recruiter and the web manager for Careersome. But aside that, I have a full-time job, working as a fullstack engineer and growing my career in that field.
Yes, you're right. I got my current job through LinkedIn, truth is I can count the number of offers I have gotten through LinkedIn

As a career enthusiast and consultant, I do a lot of career research and self study to get enough information to talk about career stuffs and guide people. I also apply the things I've learnt to my own career. In doing this, I've learnt that LinkedIn is a very powerful tool that no serious job seeker or career person should neglect, even if you have a good paying job.

You know I keep my LinkedIn profile updated and any new skill I learn, I put it there. And of recent, I've been getting a lot of messages like this" You appeared in 42 searches this week

You were found by people from these companies"

The annoying thing is that these companies, not just Nigerian companies, keep viewing my profile and do not contact me.

But that changed this week when the representative of a top financial company messaged me with a job description. Almost begging me to apply and even gave me his phone number to call him if I wish to speak.

Regrettably, I did not apply for the job because they wanted a Neymar and I know deep down within that am still an Mbappé. And also because I am not ready to leave my present job.

But the story here is that employers are seriously looking for the right candidates to engage. And LinkedIn is one of the tools they are using to search for these candidates
I got my current job through LinkedIn. Truth be told I can't the number of offers I have gotten through LinkedIn
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by guru90: 8:58pm On Mar 03, 2018
constance500:
The best thing to do is to Be an entrepreneur.
perfect statement!!!
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by kinzation(m): 9:00pm On Mar 03, 2018
Yesbody:


You're very correct as a matter of fact 100% accuracy has been measured in your info, I have had a similar case to yours, in a particular month, I had about 30 LinkedIn views both local and foreign companies but the local was more, some people even hide their LinkedIn identity and view as a LinkedIn member but at the end I was never contacted, even my ex boss at work always search for applicant thru LinkedIn, I can confess to that LinkedIn is a powerful tool to get people employed, one will just be wondering that I never applied for such post, how come I was contacted, ensure you build your LinkedIn profile and activate a premium account today so that you get 1st hand job post immediately they are advertised, if you however fail to activate a premium account they you will always get job post after like a month they have expired


you're on point bro....besides I always look forward to your comments here on nairaland...you're valid man...back to the tpoic..want to create my LinkedIn profile now sef
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by emilyone(f): 9:02pm On Mar 03, 2018
constance500:
The best thing to do is to Be an entrepreneur.
Fine. But everybody can't be an entrepreneur.

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by kinzation(m): 9:04pm On Mar 03, 2018
SamoaJoe:
Yahoo boys and scammers full linkedin ooo... User beware!

Many G boys go there and gather email. They will now send virus to them in order to unlock their box. LinkedIn is dangerous oo.

Western Boys full there dey throw work. Scammers view peoples profile and determine the best person that can be a maga.
@wwe Samoajoe..u just made me fidget now with that comment...I be wan create akaknt ...but how do someone spot a fake job on LinkedIn
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by hardbody: 9:04pm On Mar 03, 2018
OriginalKogiboy:
Bro, no big company staff get that time. na scammer dey call u so. u go tell us more latter

You are wrong. My last three jobs were from LinkedIn. I have turned town a few others since my last job that I am currently on. It so happens that after I read, people are looking at you on LinkedIn, within days, i receive mails through the box and on a few occasions calls. They almost always attach a JD once there is a contact with me
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Nackzy: 9:10pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

Hi there and hope we are all having a good weekend.

It's not my intention to reveal too much about my professional life, but if doing so will help someone, then it's not a bad thing.

Many people here know me as a recruiter and the web manager for Careersome. But aside that, I have a full-time job, working as a fullstack engineer and growing my career in that field.

As a career enthusiast and consultant, I do a lot of career research and self study to get enough information to talk about career stuffs and guide people. I also apply the things I've learnt to my own career. In doing this, I've learnt that LinkedIn is a very powerful tool that no serious job seeker or career person should neglect, even if you have a good paying job.

You know I keep my LinkedIn profile updated and any new skill I learn, I put it there. And of recent, I've been getting a lot of messages like this" You appeared in 42 searches this week

You were found by people from these companies"

The annoying thing is that these companies, not just Nigerian companies, keep viewing my profile and do not contact me.

But that changed this week when the representative of a top financial company messaged me with a job description. Almost begging me to apply and even gave me his phone number to call him if I wish to speak.

Regrettably, I did not apply for the job because they wanted a Neymar and I know deep down within that am still an Mbappé. And also because I am not ready to leave my present job.

But the story here is that employers are seriously looking for the right candidates to engage. And LinkedIn is one of the tools they are using to search for these candidates
Bros tell me how will I get a job Wen the companies keep saying things like 6 ,15 years working experience
Must not be above 28 years by December..
Bros connect me to any job let me use it as a start Abeg...i no want go relegation like westbrom
Help a brother who's doesn't have uncle or aunty
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by hardbody: 9:11pm On Mar 03, 2018
koolg:





Short-sighted assertion
A worker with average salary of 10m per annum has 100m in 10 years while an entrepreneur may not even make 20m in same duration

And salary is not static...

Plus there are other pecks of office...

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by laivwire(m): 9:13pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

well most people speak according to their level of knowledge.

lalasticlala
This is savage. embarassed

LinkedIn actually presents such opportunities as I have witnessed in searches my profile came up on. The only problem is idle profiles do not get much exposure. Its not about updating alone, active contribution to posts, groups and causes also go a long way.

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by smatt1711: 9:15pm On Mar 03, 2018
koolg:

You are actually the one who is short sighted , if you don't work for govt you are working for an entrepreneurs, be it company, every company is actually owned by people who are entrepreneurs



Short-sighted assertion
A worker with average salary of 10m per annum has 100m in 10 years while an entrepreneur may not even make 20m in same duration
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Coloradvantage(m): 9:17pm On Mar 03, 2018
one just have to be very careful online... those guys talking ahout scammers are so on point. they are lots of format to scam people on any media platform , guess someone is saying I cantbe scammed. little advice! watch your back! anyone that think he or she can't be hypnotized is on a very long thing. you not the first person to go to school so keep all those oyibo matter far...
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by laivwire(m): 9:18pm On Mar 03, 2018
constance500:
The best thing to do is to Be an entrepreneur.

Will you keep kwayet! We all have different callings. Not everyone is designed to hustle, some, infact many are designed to be just followers who do the little they can and are content with it. Entrepreneurship is not a child's game.

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Delivar(m): 9:34pm On Mar 03, 2018
koolg:





Short-sighted assertion
A worker with average salary of 10m per annum has 100m in 10 years while an entrepreneur may not even make 20m in same duration
And how many people do think will be that lucky enough to get such high paying jobs? Just 0.5% of the population.
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Delivar(m): 9:41pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

Hi there and hope we are all having a good weekend.

It's not my intention to reveal too much about my professional life, but if doing so will help someone, then it's not a bad thing.

Many people here know me as a recruiter and the web manager for Careersome. But aside that, I have a full-time job, working as a fullstack engineer and growing my career in that field.

As a career enthusiast and consultant, I do a lot of career research and self study to get enough information to talk about career stuffs and guide people. I also apply the things I've learnt to my own career. In doing this, I've learnt that LinkedIn is a very powerful tool that no serious job seeker or career person should neglect, even if you have a good paying job.

You know I keep my LinkedIn profile updated and any new skill I learn, I put it there. And of recent, I've been getting a lot of messages like this" You appeared in 42 searches this week

You were found by people from these companies"

The annoying thing is that these companies, not just Nigerian companies, keep viewing my profile and do not contact me.

But that changed this week when the representative of a top financial company messaged me with a job description. Almost begging me to apply and even gave me his phone number to call him if I wish to speak.

Regrettably, I did not apply for the job because they wanted a Neymar and I know deep down within that am still an Mbappé. And also because I am not ready to leave my present job.

But the story here is that employers are seriously looking for the right candidates to engage. And LinkedIn is one of the tools they are using to search for these candidates
It's funny how 10 lucky folks out of 1000 who are contacted will use themselves as a testimony like everyone else will get a job through LinkedIn. The truth of the matter is that the ROOT problem is still there; THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH JOBS TO GO ROUND EVERYBODY. If we all join LinkedIn MANY people still wouldn't be contacted.

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Blitz888(m): 9:48pm On Mar 03, 2018
myrrtle:

Hi there and hope we are all having a good weekend.

It's not my intention to reveal too much about my professional life, but if doing so will help someone, then it's not a bad thing.

Many people here know me as a recruiter and the web manager for Careersome. But aside that, I have a full-time job, working as a fullstack engineer and growing my career in that field.

As a career enthusiast and consultant, I do a lot of career research and self study to get enough information to talk about career stuffs and guide people. I also apply the things I've learnt to my own career. In doing this, I've learnt that LinkedIn is a very powerful tool that no serious job seeker or career person should neglect, even if you have a good paying job.

You know I keep my LinkedIn profile updated and any new skill I learn, I put it there. And of recent, I've been getting a lot of messages like this" You appeared in 42 searches this week

You were found by people from these companies"

The annoying thing is that these companies, not just Nigerian companies, keep viewing my profile and do not contact me.

But that changed this week when the representative of a top financial company messaged me with a job description. Almost begging me to apply and even gave me his phone number to call him if I wish to speak.

Regrettably, I did not apply for the job because they wanted a Neymar and I know deep down within that am still an Mbappé. And also because I am not ready to leave my present job.

But the story here is that employers are seriously looking for the right candidates to engage. And LinkedIn is one of the tools they are using to search for these candidates

Exactly how a friend and colleague got juicy offers from Coca cola, BAT, Moneygram & Marks all between October and December 2017... Today he is with one of the companies, thanks to LinkedIn.
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by linearity: 9:52pm On Mar 03, 2018
OriginalKogiboy:
Bro, no big company staff get that time. na scammer dey call u so. u go tell us more latter

He is saying the absolute truth, you must be very ignorant about how LinkedIn work.
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by OgaEngr: 9:53pm On Mar 03, 2018
Lol, I am a student in the US. I was contacted by a Google recruiter last week for an internship just two days after I updated my LinkedIn profile and made it clear that I am seeking a Summer internship position. Trust me, Google is one company everyone respect here in the states and across the world. Adding Google to your resume will more or less guarantee you an internship in other top companies (in future).

He sent me a message on LinkedIn and afterward emailed me directly requesting me to send him my updated resume, unofficial transcript, and some other details. I am currently in the project matching stage.

OriginalKogiboy:
Bro, no big company staff get that time. na scammer dey call u so. u go tell us more latter

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by thunderbabs: 10:05pm On Mar 03, 2018
Plz, bone da tin. I'm sick of all this ways to be an outstanding applicant shittt.....

I wonder also if buhari used linkedin to appoint hiz fifu into cabinets or offices?

Abegi... Tell that to Undergraduates

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Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by Nobody: 10:12pm On Mar 03, 2018
SamoaJoe:
Yahoo boys and scammers full linkedin ooo... User beware!

Many G boys go there and gather email. They will now send virus to them in order to unlock their box. LinkedIn is dangerous oo.

Western Boys full there dey throw work. Scammers view peoples profile and determine the best person that can be a maga.
Depends on who your connections are, u just don't connect with any body with a lame profile
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by zibe(m): 10:13pm On Mar 03, 2018
You're right and this isn't a new thing. Was contacted all the way from South Africa by the HR of one of the companies there to interview for a position in their Nigerian subsidiary. I missed out on that cos of work sha.

Was contacted by another investment bank in Nigeria for another senior role, on same LinkedIn but sadly found out I wasn't the right fit after seeing the job descriptions.

A third one I got, I couldn't make it to the interview as I was out of the country hence I referred it to a colleague of mine instead.

It's just one of those ways that recruiters can put a face to the CV I guess. Besides most recruiters alreadg have what they are looking for, hence why one's name or profile would appear when they search for those key words.
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by biggy26: 10:19pm On Mar 03, 2018
OriginalKogiboy:
Bro, no big company staff get that time. na scammer dey call u so. u go tell us more latter
Kai, u shouldn't have spoken at all. My cousin has changed jobs a couple of times through LinkedIn from all over d world. That's not a place for jokers!
Re: Companies Are Using Linkedin To Search For The Right Candidates by koolg: 10:23pm On Mar 03, 2018
Delivar:

And how many people do think will be that lucky enough to get such high paying jobs? Just 0.5% of the population.


Success of business is by some luck too
Forget all that talk about the how to be successful entrepreneur. There are people who are more dexterous in what they do but are less successful in business. Time and chance happens. Many factors play parts in the outcome of ventures

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