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Julie

Hi Everyone,

I am an HR Practitioner currently based in Barbados, in the process of repatriating back to the UK. I have been applying for jobs in the UK using LinkedIn but it does not seem to be working for me. Can you recommend a service that will give me personalized attention in finding a job? It would be much easier to have something to come to than to arrive and then commence the job hunt.

If you are looking for a dedicated, hardworking HR professional with international experience, let me know.

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  • Hi Julie,

    There's a lot to think about here, but essentially I think you are hugely disadvantaged by your location (and not being UK based). That said, I appreciate that won't help you whilst faced with your current predicament . . .

    I'm interested to hear why you feel LinkedIn may not be working for you - do you have a full profile? What messages are you delivering to potential Hirers and is your candidate proposition clear? Are you fully utilising LinkedIn (would it be worth upgrading to premium while you transition?). Think about your personal brand and how you represent yourself online. Is your CV pinned on your Profile? Have you got the right keywords littered across your profile (so recruiters can find you?) Is your Careers Tab open? Are you engaging (in the right places/with the right people) to draw attention to your profile and are you reaching out/getting noticed by potential Hirers? What is your target market and are you targeting companies/individuals? What's your job search strategy?

    Don't forget there are other ways to set hares running, without relying on LinkedIn, but whilst overseas, LinkedIn is probably a great place to start. Don't forget to fully utilise your network on LinkedIn - and ask the very same question, maybe in a post? (Add hashtags to your post too for maximum effect.).

    Also, make sure you are taking to recruiters who specialise in your sector and you are on their radar. Pesonneltoday.com is a good place to start. Whilst they may not necessarily have any suitable career opportunities for you, they can be a great source of advice and guidance.

    So much to think about, but hopefully, that might help improve your endeavours on LinkedIn, for starters.

    Best of luck with your job search endeavours.
    Ginnie
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  • Hi Julie,

    There's a lot to think about here, but essentially I think you are hugely disadvantaged by your location (and not being UK based). That said, I appreciate that won't help you whilst faced with your current predicament . . .

    I'm interested to hear why you feel LinkedIn may not be working for you - do you have a full profile? What messages are you delivering to potential Hirers and is your candidate proposition clear? Are you fully utilising LinkedIn (would it be worth upgrading to premium while you transition?). Think about your personal brand and how you represent yourself online. Is your CV pinned on your Profile? Have you got the right keywords littered across your profile (so recruiters can find you?) Is your Careers Tab open? Are you engaging (in the right places/with the right people) to draw attention to your profile and are you reaching out/getting noticed by potential Hirers? What is your target market and are you targeting companies/individuals? What's your job search strategy?

    Don't forget there are other ways to set hares running, without relying on LinkedIn, but whilst overseas, LinkedIn is probably a great place to start. Don't forget to fully utilise your network on LinkedIn - and ask the very same question, maybe in a post? (Add hashtags to your post too for maximum effect.).

    Also, make sure you are taking to recruiters who specialise in your sector and you are on their radar. Pesonneltoday.com is a good place to start. Whilst they may not necessarily have any suitable career opportunities for you, they can be a great source of advice and guidance.

    So much to think about, but hopefully, that might help improve your endeavours on LinkedIn, for starters.

    Best of luck with your job search endeavours.
    Ginnie
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