<![CDATA[LinkedIn - how useful is it?]]>LinkedIn is very useful for connecting with people, express your interest to look for new job opportunities, get up-to-date information about the job market and new technology, just register and you will see more about the professional world, just try and enjoy!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/88427/linkedin-how-useful-is-itRSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 20:23:30 GMTMon, 13 Sep 2021 13:50:40 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:44:14 GMT]]>If you’re looking for a job LinkedIn would be very useful for you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001998https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001998Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:44:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:07:41 GMT]]>Having a LinkedIn account also means that you can use the site to research companies, interviewers, recruiters, and hiring managers, which is helpful before submitting applications and showing up to interviews. In short, having a profile is a good idea, you’ll most likely to get a job easily.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1990193https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1990193Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:07:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:05:24 GMT]]>it helped me a lot to find a job

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1986597https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1986597Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:05:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sun, 23 Apr 2017 06:30:01 GMT]]>LinkedIn helped me to get a job overseas few yrs ago.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769569https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769569Sun, 23 Apr 2017 06:30:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sun, 23 Apr 2017 03:02:12 GMT]]>My brother works in the banking sector. He had a Linkedin account since many years ago. Good way for professional contacts (vendors, former colleagues) to keep in touch. We keep the Facebook accounts for social contacts. He’s had a few job offers from headhunters representing his bank’s competitors, but he is quite comfortable where he is.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769518https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1769518Sun, 23 Apr 2017 03:02:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:07:41 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu:
Despite occasional annoyances due to its aggressive attempts in building up its database (eg. the program will try to read and contact all the people in your contact list if you are not careful), I strongly recommend anyone who is looking for employment to get an account on LinkedIn. And do let others the ability to request to link up with you - you can always ignore and delete the requests on a case-by-case basis.

Thanks for the input. I guess I will have to surrender my desire for privacy, at least until I have found another job!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756565https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756565Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:07:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:41:22 GMT]]>There’s a reason why LinkedIn remains relevant today despite Facebook destroying the likes of Friendster, MySpace, etc. Unlike FB, LinkedIn is primarily B2B. It is an important means for companies looking for partners or if they are trying to contact someone in companies that they want to connect with. For individuals, it is also a form of beefing up their credibility and visibility for executive search personnel who often resort to using LinkedIn in their head-hunting efforts.


Despite occasional annoyances due to its aggressive attempts in building up its database (eg. the program will try to read and contact all the people in your contact list if you are not careful), I strongly recommend anyone who is looking for employment to get an account on LinkedIn. And do let others the ability to request to link up with you - you can always ignore and delete the requests on a case-by-case basis.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756448https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756448Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:41:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:29:00 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
Employers need to change their mindset. Some employers avoid hiring FT mature workers cos of higher CPF contributions and medical claims.


Middle-aged workers are more difficult to mould or train. They need to change their mindset too. That's one of the complaints hirers give.

I've several real e.g. but won't divulge the details. Essentially, mature workers tend to waste a lot of young PMEs' time as they keep asking around how to use certain new softwares and office equipment. They're quite absent-minded too. Many do not like to be ordered around by mgmt due to their seniority. Because of their pride and fear of being made redundant, they avoid approaching their supervisors, colleagues for solutions. The final job will be sub-par or half-completed.

Conversely, if you get an intern or fresh grad under 30 to do the same tasks, they can produce a top-quality job for you within the shortest possible time. Yes, we're talking about speed. No one can match a youth's amazing speed! Impressive charts, animated powerpoint slides and interactive reports by our top 3 uni grads. Millennials can OT, work on PHs, commute to Tuas to meet client; basically do everything you ask them to. They're just full of zest, creativity, humility and respect for the seniors.
I agree that these are common experiences, and they become stereotypes. Not all mature types or millennials match these stereotypes. I guess each person needs to try to avoid the negatives of the various stereotypes. On the other hand, with the constant cry of needing to keep women in the workforce, it seems sad to me that they only want the young ones! I chose to spend those years on my family, but it seems that employers want those same years. Then what do the middle-aged do? Life expectancy is 80+ now!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756443https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756443Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:44:26 GMT]]>

jetsetter:


Middle-aged workers are more difficult to mould or train. They need to change their mindset too. That's one of the complaints hirers give.

I've several real e.g. but won't divulge the details. Essentially, mature workers tend to waste a lot of young PMEs' time as they keep asking around how to use certain new softwares and office equipment. They're quite absent-minded too. Many do not like to be ordered around by mgmt due to their seniority. Because of their pride and fear of being made redundant, they avoid approaching their supervisors, colleagues for solutions. The final job will be sub-par or half-completed.

Conversely, if you get an intern or fresh grad under 30 to do the same tasks, they can produce a top-quality job for you within the shortest possible time. Yes, we're talking about speed. No one can match a youth's amazing speed! Impressive charts, animated powerpoint slides and interactive reports by our top 3 uni grads. Millennials can OT, work on PHs, commute to Tuas to meet client; basically do everything you ask them to. They're just full of zest, creativity, humility and respect for the seniors.
Can't help but agreeing with the above.

I have a friend who is a divorcee. She agreed that putting herself as 'Divorced with no children' gives her an 'added advantage' over the SAHMs who are coming out to work and the young ones who maybe bright but most can't seem to stay on a job for long (so these youngsters are 'train and go' type). When she went for interviews, she would use this as her 'key strength' against the many others.

This is similar to how many taiwanese girls are looking for men preferable under 父母双亡 category so that they don't need to face in-law issues forever.

Bosses want max commitment within certain salary range and so it's a dog eats dog world outside.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756406https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756406Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:44:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:30:50 GMT]]>Employers need to change their mindset. Some employers avoid hiring FT mature workers cos of higher CPF contributions and medical claims.


Middle-aged workers are more difficult to mould or train. They need to change their mindset too. That’s one of the complaints hirers give.

I’ve several real e.g. but won’t divulge the details. Essentially, mature workers tend to waste a lot of young PMEs’ time as they keep asking around how to use certain new softwares and office equipment. They’re quite absent-minded too. Many do not like to be ordered around by mgmt due to their seniority. Because of their pride and fear of being made redundant, they avoid approaching their supervisors, colleagues for solutions. The final job will be sub-par or half-completed.

Conversely, if you get an intern or fresh grad under 30 to do the same tasks, they can produce a top-quality job for you within the shortest possible time. Yes, we’re talking about speed. No one can match a youth’s amazing speed! Impressive charts, animated powerpoint slides and interactive reports by our top 3 uni grads. Millennials can OT, work on PHs, commute to Tuas to meet client; basically do everything you ask them to. They’re just full of zest, creativity, humility and respect for the seniors.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756402https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756402Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:30:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:26:38 GMT]]>I don’t bother with testimonials - as you say, too old for it to matter. I position myself as a senior executive, neither "young" nor "management". I have to rely on getting an interview and persuading them that my age is not a disadvantage, and that with age comes maturity, independence, the ability to self-learn new things quickly etc. I’ve done it twice in the past 3 yrs, so hopefully can do it again.


I doubt I will get headhunted as I am too old and experienced for "young" jobs, and too inexperienced for (and not interested in) management jobs. I find that many people can’t get their heads around someone who would have been "management" not doing that level of job because of years as a SAHM. As always, I feel that I’m ahead of the social curve - I expect someone in my position won’t be such an oddity in 20 yrs time?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756386https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756386Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:26:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:07:49 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
floppy:

[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]
I understand what you mean, but I just feel very uncomfortable about being so linked up. I've avoided social media for that reason too. Baby steps - maybe one day I'll feel able to make info about myself more freely available...

If you want to use LinkedIn as a platform for recruiters / headhunters to find you, you can't avoid putting up info about yourself. You can limit those info to your professional life and not social ones though. At the bare minimum, there has to be enough info for recruiter to sieve out whether your match the candidate profile. Also, LinkedIn has an InMail which recruiters will definitely use to contact you initially.

I've put a profile up. I've just not allowed any connections. I will think about it, but still feel uncomfortable.[/quote]LinkedIn is more popular for FT professionals, but not too sure about PT/Temp job hunters.

I suggest you upload your CV to jobstreet or jobsdb's Job Banks and check \"Part-time\"/\"Contract\" in the online application form so no employers seeking FT employees call you.

As for the testimonial from this employer, understand it's rather awkward to get a subjective one from the old man, but you should at least obtain from your HR an objective letter certifying your period of employment, job position. E.g.
<LETTERHEAD>

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Mdm Khoo S LM (NRIC 1234567 X) assumed the role of XXXXX for XXXXXX (Dept) from dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy. Her duties included XXXXXXXX.

She resigned on dd/mm/yyyy on her own accord.

We wish her continued success in XXXXX.

Warmest Regards
XXXXX
HR Manager or Office / Admin Manager for SMEs.


Testimonials are useless for middle to upper management. They are only useful for part-timers and young working people with fewer than 10 yrs of work experience. Cos as you progress, you become a testimonial signatory! Or your job duties and achievements have grown and your No. of Employers has also increased. There's so much you can extol a staff in a 1-page testimonial. Can't be stapling a stack of testimonials with your CV all the time by age 40. Eventually you just indicate the HP of \"REFEREES\" and HR will call them directly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756383https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756383Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:07:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 04:42:30 GMT]]>

floppy:
slmkhoo:


I understand what you mean, but I just feel very uncomfortable about being so linked up. I've avoided social media for that reason too. Baby steps - maybe one day I'll feel able to make info about myself more freely available...

If you want to use LinkedIn as a platform for recruiters / headhunters to find you, you can't avoid putting up info about yourself. You can limit those info to your professional life and not social ones though. At the bare minimum, there has to be enough info for recruiter to sieve out whether your match the candidate profile. Also, LinkedIn has an InMail which recruiters will definitely use to contact you initially.

I've put a profile up. I've just not allowed any connections. I will think about it, but still feel uncomfortable.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756377https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756377Thu, 23 Feb 2017 04:42:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Thu, 23 Feb 2017 03:58:51 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

I understand what you mean, but I just feel very uncomfortable about being so linked up. I've avoided social media for that reason too. Baby steps - maybe one day I'll feel able to make info about myself more freely available...
If you want to use LinkedIn as a platform for recruiters / headhunters to find you, you can't avoid putting up info about yourself. You can limit those info to your professional life and not social ones though. At the bare minimum, there has to be enough info for recruiter to sieve out whether your match the candidate profile. Also, LinkedIn has an InMail which recruiters will definitely use to contact you initially.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756356https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1756356Thu, 23 Feb 2017 03:58:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sat, 18 Feb 2017 06:49:01 GMT]]>

happyheart:
slmkhoo:

[quote=\"Jennifer\"]You might get many invites to Link with someone.


In a way receiving these invites in emails and acting on them - accept or decline is part of maintaining the account.

I just set up an account, but set the options to not getting emails and not sending them out either. I just have a profile available for people who want to see my resume.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool to connect you to people professionally. If you set up the account for the purpose of job opportunities, I suggest you do not opt out the emails as people may want to reach out to you. For a start, to build your connection, it is fine to set as open so that you can get more people to look at your profile. At times, you will be surprised with the opportunities that come knocking at your door through this channel. A lot of employers use this media to look for potential candidate 😄 .[/quote]I understand what you mean, but I just feel very uncomfortable about being so linked up. I've avoided social media for that reason too. Baby steps - maybe one day I'll feel able to make info about myself more freely available...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755231https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755231Sat, 18 Feb 2017 06:49:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sat, 18 Feb 2017 04:46:32 GMT]]>

happyheart:
slmkhoo:

[quote=\"Jennifer\"]You might get many invites to Link with someone.


In a way receiving these invites in emails and acting on them - accept or decline is part of maintaining the account.

I just set up an account, but set the options to not getting emails and not sending them out either. I just have a profile available for people who want to see my resume.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool to connect you to people professionally. If you set up the account for the purpose of job opportunities, I suggest you do not opt out the emails as people may want to reach out to you. For a start, to build your connection, it is fine to set as open so that you can get more people to look at your profile. At times, you will be surprised with the opportunities that come knocking at your door through this channel. A lot of employers use this media to look for potential candidate 😄 .[/quote]get linked up with another person who has a wide number of contacts.

If I am not wrong, LinkedIn is like FB, you can link up with the contacts of the person you linked to.
This way, more people will get to know you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755215Sat, 18 Feb 2017 04:46:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sat, 18 Feb 2017 03:47:16 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
Jennifer:

You might get many invites to Link with someone.


In a way receiving these invites in emails and acting on them - accept or decline is part of maintaining the account.

I just set up an account, but set the options to not getting emails and not sending them out either. I just have a profile available for people who want to see my resume.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool to connect you to people professionally. If you set up the account for the purpose of job opportunities, I suggest you do not opt out the emails as people may want to reach out to you. For a start, to build your connection, it is fine to set as open so that you can get more people to look at your profile. At times, you will be surprised with the opportunities that come knocking at your door through this channel. A lot of employers use this media to look for potential candidate 😄 .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755212https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755212Sat, 18 Feb 2017 03:47:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sat, 18 Feb 2017 03:06:37 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
You might get many invites to Link with someone.


In a way receiving these invites in emails and acting on them - accept or decline is part of maintaining the account.
I just set up an account, but set the options to not getting emails and not sending them out either. I just have a profile available for people who want to see my resume.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755202https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755202Sat, 18 Feb 2017 03:06:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Sat, 18 Feb 2017 02:24:41 GMT]]>You might get many invites to Link with someone.


In a way receiving these invites in emails and acting on them - accept or decline is part of maintaining the account.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755195https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755195Sat, 18 Feb 2017 02:24:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:37:33 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
How useful is a LinkedIn profile? Is it troublesome to have and maintain?

Agree with floppy & hquek. Very useful, worth the effort to maintain. Banking, IT, Supplier Relationship Management... From a real instance, one could be seated in Singapore, under country A's payroll, doing supplier management of country B.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755094https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755094Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:37:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:14:38 GMT]]>Have heard of job openings (by HR of companies/ headhunters) via that channel.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755086https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755086Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:14:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to LinkedIn - how useful is it? on Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:04:28 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
How useful is a LinkedIn profile? Is it troublesome to have and maintain?

Depending on the industry that you are in, it can be very useful in generating leads, getting referrals, establishing contacts, headhunted, etc.

You only have to set up your profile and update the info once, and you will be good to go. Will take you 30 minutes the first time round but if you have the required info on a resume, you can always transfer them over (and shorten the data entry process).

Along the way, unless you have some updates (not the Facebook kind of status updates), there isn't a real need to update / maintain it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755081https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1755081Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:04:28 GMT