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  • 13-07-2017 8:40am
    #1
    xkariex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 223 ✭✭


    What would people thing about contacting managers directly through LinkedIn to source jobs?

    Is this a taboo or the done thing?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Are you a recruiter or a candidate?
    If a candidate you apply through the proper channels (not linkedin), if you're a recruiter you wouldn't be asking I suppose :pac:


  • #3
    xkariex
    Closed Accounts Posts: 223 ✭✭xkariex


    Augeo wrote: »
    Are you a recruiter or a candidate?
    If a candidate you apply through the proper channels (not linkedin), if you're a recruiter you wouldn't be asking I suppose :pac:

    Thanks a mill

    Yeah candidate. I'm more thinking of would it be okay just to contact someone on the hop, there is no advertised job, it's just a company I'd really like to work for.


  • #4
    Mimojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭Mimojo


    Hi, I recently signed up to Linkedin Premium which allows Inmail, private messages to people. I have spoken to a few people on it and they advised that it is ok to contact recruitment personnel off the cuff to possible job opportunities. I think as long as you approach them in a professional manner then you have nothing to loose.

    I have contacted a couple of companies lately and have managed to secure an interview, and also another possible interview for roles that had not been formally advertised as yet.

    I didnt know too much about Linkedin before this, but it seems that it is the way to find suitable roles and build up your network. I am on the free 30 day trial of Premium at the moment and finding it great, the Inmail facility is great, and also gives access to Jobs, and I get daily emails about suitable jobs to my skills.

    I would suggest making sure your Linkedin profile is fully up to date and fully reviewed so you happy for who you are contacting to access same, and also try to build up your network as much as possible, follow relevant companies and sign up to relevant interest groups.


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