Recruiting Impact

I ordered a copy of I’m On Linked In Now What??? as soon as I learned from Paul DeBettignies that the Minnesota Recruiters Network and Job Dig were hosting the author, Jason Alba for a brief presentation on April 28th at Job Dig’s corporate headquarters.

I knew before ordering that the book wasn’t written specifically for recruiters.  Job seekers and networking enthusiasts looking to get the most out of LinkedIn were the author’s primary target audience.  As it turns out, the book has become a highly acclaimed resource for recruiters and everyone else wanting to build their LinkedIn network and leverage some of the less easily intuitive features of the site.

So far, I’ve read the book twice cover to cover.  Two reasons for that:  1. It’s concise enough for me to read twice   2. It’s full of very good information.  The book is logically ordered, easy to follow,  practical and useful for any LinkedIn user, including recruiters.  I spent a couple of hours applying some of Jason’s tips and exploring areas of functionality I had overlooked or felt were unimportant before I read the book. 

Every LinkedIn user should either read this book or already know everything in it (Table of Contents).  Jason accurately points out that LinkedIn is a good tool that can facilitate connections for business people, but makes a persuasive case against relying on LinkedIn as a singular or comprehensive networking tool. He also makes it clear that every user should be aware of LinkedIn’s limitations and pitfalls.

If you intend to become a better user of LinkedIn, this is a MUST read.

So, you’re on LinkedIn.  Now what???

Get on Facebook!!!

Jason Alba has written a second book titled  I’m on Facebook, Now What??? with co-author Jesse Stay.   I haven’t read it yet, but if you’re a Facebook enthusiast, and Jason’s second book is as well done as his first, read it!