Use LinkedIn to Your Advantage in 2024! 💻 | AI Continues to Dominate Industry Conversation🤖 | 21% of UK Workers Plan to Find a New Job This Year 💼

Leveraging LinkedIn in 2024: Simple ways to maximise your professional impact this year! 

It’s easy to create a profile, like the odd post, and check out what our colleagues and friends are up to occasionally, but in the fast-paced world of 2024, where professional networking plays a crucial role in career development, LinkedIn stands out as the go-to platform for building and maintaining a strong online professional presence.

In this checklist, we outline some of the key actions you can take to use LinkedIn to your advantage in 2024. How many can you already tick off?

💻 Ensuring your profile is optimised for maximum impact

Your LinkedIn profile is your virtual professional identity. Think of this page as your own mini website, ensuring that it is complete, compelling, and up-to-date. Utilise a professional photo, craft a concise yet impactful headline, and write an interesting summary that highlights your skills, achievements, and aspirations.

💻 Utilise rich media and interactive content

In 2024, the attention span of online users is shorter than ever. To capture attention, incorporate rich media into your profile, such as videos and infographics. These visuals will showcase your work, projects, and achievements more effectively than text alone.

💻 Engage actively with your network

Building a strong professional network is not just about accumulating connections; it's about engaging with them. Stay active on the platform by sharing relevant content, commenting on posts, and participating in industry-specific discussions. This will help you stay top-of-mind within your network.

💻 Leverage the power of Personal Branding

In 2024, personal branding is more critical than ever. Clearly define your professional niche and consistently share content related to your expertise. Establish yourself as a thought leader by publishing articles, sharing insights, and showcasing your knowledge in your field.

💻 Explore new features and tools

LinkedIn frequently updates its features to adapt to the evolving needs of professionals. Stay informed about the latest tools, and try to experiment with these features can give your profile a fresh and dynamic appeal.

💻 Showcase soft skills and emotional intelligence

While hard skills are essential, the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence is growing. Use your LinkedIn profile to highlight your ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and adapt to change. Employers and connections are increasingly valuing these qualities in the professional landscape.

💻 Participate in virtual networking events

As the world continues to embrace remote work, virtual networking events remain commonplace. Attend industry-specific webinars, virtual conferences, and LinkedIn Live sessions to expand your network and stay updated on the latest industry trends.

💻 Request and give recommendations

LinkedIn recommendations are powerful testimonials that can enhance your credibility. Request recommendations from colleagues, line managers, and clients, and reciprocate by endorsing others. This not only strengthens your profile but also fosters a sense of community within your professional network.

By optimizing your profile, embracing new features, and actively engaging with your network, you can harness the full potential of LinkedIn to advance your career. Stay adaptable, showcase your unique strengths, and build meaningful connections to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the professional world.

Have you found this useful? For more helpful tips and advice on maximising your professional profile, visit our blog. 

AI continues to dominate the conversation as new report reveals HR leader's attitude towards AI technologies 🤖

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was named the Collins Word of the Year in 2023, after dominating many conversations of the year, and it may come as no surprise that we look set to see more of the same in 2024. 

In new data released as part of the Global CHRO AI Indicator Report, by Workday, and reported by People Management, which surveyed 2,355 senior business executives, just 5% of HR leaders are concerned their jobs will be made obsolete by AI.

In fact, 40% of HR leaders surveyed felt that new AI technology would benefit them, allowing their teams to offer more strategic value. Indeed, many of those who discussed the report with People Management agreed that AI would enhance, rather than replace, many roles, supporting professionals to improve their output. 

Areas respondents felt would most benefit from AI technology were performance management, skills management, and recruitment/onboarding, with many respondents also noting that the introduction of AI technology into existing processes may enable a more diverse workforce.

The report came, of course, not without concerns, with 47% of those surveyed indicating they were worried about the trustworthiness of AI, with further concerns around potential bias, error, and security also coming up.

Despite the rapid acceleration of new technologies in the space, 42% of those surveyed also suggested teams were not fully prepared for AI - indicating significant room for improvement when it comes to considering the impact of AI on the workplace and how to implement it effectively and beneficially.

To read more, view the full article here: Just 5 per cent of HR leaders think AI will replace their jobs, research finds (peoplemanagement.co.uk) 

New year, new job! 21% of UK workers plan to change their job in 2024

Are you one of the 21% of UK workers who plan to find a new job or undergo a career change this year? New figures released by Flex highlight that over a fifth of UK workers are thinking about a change in 2024, with 8% considering a complete change of career path.

Working collaboratively with our fantastic portfolio of clients nationwide to connect them with the right talent, at the right time, is what we do best, so if you’re looking for a new role, we’re the people for you! We specialise in a multitude of sectors nationwide, including HR, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Social Housing, Local Government and Property Management and work with high quality contractors, consultants and professionals in both temporary and permanent placements.

So, whether we’re helping you find the perfect candidate, or you're looking for your own next career step, you can be assured, as a trusted specialist recruitment partner since 2009, that we’re with you on every step of the journey.

To register a vacancy or discuss how we can help you find the perfect fit for your next permanent or temporary career step, you can find our regional contact numbers here. For more about our specialist team of consultants and read testimonials from our clients at www.jarsolutions.co.uk.

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