Why are we using the “Apply with LinkedIn” button?

Why are we using the “Apply with LinkedIn” button?

You can now “Apply with LinkedIn” at www.nucreativetalent.co.uk and get hired faster.

Are you on LinkedIn? If not, why not? LinkedIn has over 5 million users in the UK and over 100 million globally. There are over 136,000 UK companies and over 600,000 US companies on there and it’s growing on a daily basis.

LinkedIn can be a powerful professional tool if you use it in the right way. It’s not just about when you’re searching for a job.

If you don’t already have a profile then I’d recommend you set one up immediately. Don’t do it when you start looking for a job. It can be easy to spot someone who’s looking for a new job as they’ll be furiously adding to their network, asking for recommendations and getting recommendations from everyone you work with (colleagues, managers, clients, suppliers etc.). The best thing to keep adding connections and recommendations as you go.

Can it replace the CV?

As a recruiter I don’t think it will completely replace CVs, but it will speed up the recruitment process. In order for it to work your LinkedIn profile needs to complete. I need to know about your skills, education, work experience and it would be great to read recommendations too.

We might still ask you for your CV if we need further information (or if the client requests it). A CV can tell you a lot about a person so it won’t go the way of the dinosaurs.

Please let us know what you think.