PERLU KE SIGN UP LINKEDIN AFTER STUDY?

For me, YES!!! Bukan after study, tapi before 2 or 3 years before tamat study, korang sign up la LinkedIn sebab dia macam crucial platform for fresh graduates for several reasons. Here’s how it can benefit them as they start their professional journey:

1. Professional Online Presence 👍

• LinkedIn acts as an online resume or portfolio where korang as fresh graduates can highlight your education, skills, certifications, projects, and achievements. It gives them a professional platform to present themselves to potential employers or collaborators.

2. Networking Opportunities 👍

• LinkedIn allows graduates to connect with industry professionals, alumni, recruiters, and potential mentors. Ini adalah salah satu cara paling berkesan untuk mengetahui peluang pekerjaan, dapatkan nasihat, dan boleh build up hubungan profesional yang berharga giteww!

3. Job Search and Recruitment 👍

• Many companies post job openings and internships on LinkedIn. Graduates can easily find job opportunities tailored to their qualifications and apply directly through the platform. Dia allows users to set job alerts and follow companies of interest. Below are example of my interview request from LinkedIn and JobStreet.

4. Showcasing Skills and Endorsements 👍

• Graduates can list their skills, and peers or colleagues can endorse them, which enhances credibility. Having verified endorsements for specific skills, whether technical or soft skills, can make a candidate stand out in competitive job markets.

5. Building a Personal Brand 👍

• Fresh graduates can use LinkedIn to share their thoughts, projects, or articles related to their field. Regularly sharing valuable content or participating in discussions helps build a professional personal brand and increases visibility. (post bukan untuk menunjuk tapi nak showkan skills for recruiter untuk hired kita, sbb ni la LinkedIn ni dibina)

6. Access to Industry Insights 👍

• Boleh source for industry news, trends, and thought leadership. Fresh graduates can follow key industry leaders to stay updated and learn more about the sectors they are interested in. (boleh tengok how industry works in real life)

7. Company Research 👍

• Enable korang as graduates to research companies they are interested in working for. They can see job openings, employee reviews, company culture, and other insights to prepare better for interviews and applications.

8. Recommendations and References 👍

• Graduates can ask professors, internship supervisors, or past employers for LinkedIn recommendations. These testimonials provide social proof of your abilities and work ethic, adding value to your profile.

9. Learning and Skill Development 👍

• LinkedIn Learning offers a wide range of courses and certifications that can help graduates improve their skills or gain new ones, boosting their employability.

10. Recruiter Engagement 👍

• Many recruiters actively search for candidates on LinkedIn. By having a complete, updated profile, graduates increase their chances of being noticed by recruiters actively looking for talent in their field.

In summary, LinkedIn helps fresh graduates get noticed by employers, build professional networks, and gain valuable insights into industries and job opportunities, making it an essential tool for career growth.