3 Ways To Use LinkedIns New Job Search Feature

3 Ways To Use LinkedIns New Job Search Feature3 Ways To Use LinkedIns New Job Search FeatureIn 2012, LinkedIn reported 5.7 billion professionally oriented searches on their network. Based on the apparent demand for better search, on March 25, 2013, they rolled out an enhanced search technology, you may have not even noticed.The good news is that this new search makes it easier for recruiters to find you, if youve written your profile the right way.Here are some ways to leverage LinkedIns enhanced search for a better profile, and better job search.Autocomplete for Keyword ResearchKnowing what words to use in your profile can be a guessing game. Sometimes Bursar is better than accountant, sometimes advocate is better than organizer.LinkedIns new search provides an autocomplete and autosuggest which you can use to see what words are trending popular.In the example below, I searched for .NET to see what skills I should include in a clients profile. Alone, I would have never thought of .N ET Compact Framework.Try typing your job title or skills to see what LinkedIn might suggest for you.The New Jobs PageLinkedIns new Jobs page offers very interesting new features, namely the suggested jobs section. Based on your network and your profile, LinkedIn displays the logos of companies you might have some interest in working for.The next section down tells you what jobs are open from people in your network. As you know, going for jobs that you can get referrals to is always easier.Try setting up an email alert so you know if any changes, new jobs, open up in your network. Pretty fancySaved SearchThe mora you search, the better your results will be. Thats according to LinkedIns release, their new search adapts to your style of search and your network. As your network grows, so will your search results change. So when you save a search you commonly make, not only does it save you time to save it for later use, but it helps LinkedIn understand your needs better.To access saved search, run a search, and then on the results page, click the Green + sign on the top right.I would suggest Saving searches on keywords you are trying to rank for so you can see if youve made progress each week.You can save searches for job titles you are going for at certain companies to see if anyone new is there to network with.Getting Your Profile to Show Up On an Employers SearchAs you can tell, search results are prioritized based on connection. So there is just no substitute for having as many well connected people in your network as possible. But you also need to have a profile that tells your story well, that includes choice keywords and compels employers to want to connect with you.Joshua Waldman is the author of Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies and is recognized as one of the nations top authorities in Social Media Career Advancement. Learn mora at his website,CareerEnlightenment.com.Readers, what do you think of the new job search feature? Have you used it yet ?