Today, the Imperium Solutions team discusses 5 benefits of LinkedIn for social workers. Carry on reading to find out if the networking platform for professionals is worth the hype…
1.Networking opportunities
With LinkedIn being home to more than 34 million users, it’s no surprise that networking is one of its main selling points. Start adding people from your sector to help make your profile stand out to recruiters and potential employers. Plus, the more connections you have, the more credible you look as a candidate.
2. Jobs galore
Looking for a new role in social care? Just type in keywords related to the position you’re after and let LinkedIn do the rest! You can also filter your search by experience and location preference to help narrow down your job hunt. We would also recommend making the most of your LinkedIn connections here - ask around, you never know who might have an opportunity coming up!
Alternatively, our recruiters are always happy to assist on your job hunt. Fill out our opportunities form today and we’ll be in touch ASAP.
3.Industry insight
As a social worker, it is important to know what is going on in the health and social care sector because policies are always changing and in most cases these changes will impact your job. Stay in the know by joining social worker groups on LinkedIn and connect with key figures in the sector.
Here’s a few to check out:
4.Free advertising
When applying for new roles, it is good to picture yourself as a brand. For example, what is your USP? What experience do you have that other candidates may not? Why are you the best fit? LinkedIn is a fantastic platform to demonstrate your skills as a professional - the trick is knowing how to do it successfully.
Treat your profile like your personal website: that means keeping it up-to-date with your latest work experience, updating your bio so it is optimised for discoverability (e.g. pulling keywords from job descriptions) and having a professional picture that represents you in your best light.
5. Share your experiences and achievements
Whether you’ve just received a promotion (congrats!), or you have an opinion on the reforms to children's social care - LinkedIn is the place to share it. Plus, this gives you the opportunity to engage with your connections and maybe even learn something new about your industry!
If you need further career advice or have a question about one of our vacancies, give us a call on 0208 929 4000.
Our team has a wealth of experience in health and social care and are more than happy to help!
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