If you’re not currently using LinkedIn to expand your talent base, you’re missing out. The world’s largest professional network has more than 562 million users in over 200 countries and territories across the world — including plenty right here in Chicago.
The most talented professionals take an active interest in their career, so feel certain the Windy City’s finest have a presence on the site. As manufacturing recruiters in Chicago, Premium Staffing, Inc. cannot emphasize enough the benefits this platform has to offer. Learn how to take advantage of its networking opportunities.
Four Ways to Use LinkedIn to Connect With Top Chicago Engineers
Search for Passive Talent
LinkedIn’s search feature allows you to customize results to meet your specific needs, so take advantage of it. Look for talent working for your competition, because you never know who might be willing to change companies for the right offer. This is a savvy way to find engineering professionals with seriously impressive backgrounds. Send a request to connect, accompanied by an InMail message explaining why you’re reaching out.
Request Introductions
You already have plenty of qualified engineers in your extended network, you just haven’t met them yet. Use LinkedIn’s search feature to specifically seek out engineering candidates with whom you have a shared connection. Ask your mutual contact to introduce you to anyone you’re interested in. This will allow you to reach out to those beyond your network and the personal touch will increase your chance of receiving a response.
Join Groups
There’s dozens of LinkedIn groups dedicated to engineers in Chicago, so join a few and start networking. This is a great place to get acquainted with many talented engineers at once. Start a discussion or participate in an existing one to raise your profile and get acquainted with the group. If you graduated from a college or university in the Chicago area, expand your horizons even further by joining your alumni group.
Maintain an Active Employer Page
Get skilled engineers to come to you by creating an informative LinkedIn page for your company and posting regular updates. Share content that highlights your company culture and showcases past and present projects. This will inspire the right candidates to apply, and when they like and comment on your posts, their activity will be shared with their own networks.
Finding the right engineer for your Chicago team isn’t easy, so leave the work to Premium Staffing, Inc. We’ll handle the search for the best candidates and present you with our top choices when we’re done. Get in touch today to start your no-risk talent search!