LinkedIn Certification Exam
What does the Saved Search feature do?
It tells us when NEW candidates meet specific criteria
What is a guided search?
Searching by title, keyword, ideal candidate, or with Boolean modifiers
What if searches performed is high and search alerts is small/none?
The recruiter is working too hard
Recruiter provides insights into _____ and _____ in common when sending a 1:1 InMail message.
groups and connections
What is an indirect search?
Targeting people who may know others who are ideal prospects; target the people who likely know, or work with, the people you need to find
Which data point in LinkedIn Recruiter Reports should you review to determine how effectively your team is engaging with prospects?
InMail Response Rate
What are the benefits of importing a spreadsheet?
- Avoiding duplication of effort - Reporting that allows you to know your best sources of talent - Transforming static leads into up-to-date profiles that are dynamic
What are the benefits of building a pipeline of talent?
- It reduces time to fill - It strengthens your employment brand - Identify the right talent early - Prevent the loss of strong candidates - Minimize business disruptions
What is a natural language search?
A natural language search is a way of searching for responsibilities and capabilities, not just keywords and job titles. (i.e. initiate, plan execute, control, close)
What is an implicit search?
A way of identifying candidates based on what isn't explicitly mentioned in profiles, but rather what is implied. (i.e. what groups they are a part of)
What is the Update Me feature?
A way to receive automatic updates on your Recruiter homepage when a prospect makes a change to their public LinkedIn profile or a teammate takes an action
What does Find More People Like suggest?
Candidates with a similar background of an individual you PHYSICALLY type in the search bar
What is the spotlight feature?
Feature that allows you to identify people who engage with your company or are more likely to engage (who has company connections, who is engaged with your talent brand: people who have followed your company, liked a company update)
What are refinement filters?
Gives you the ability to narrow your search by factors such as company, location, industry, years of experience, schools, and groups
You want to confirm that your recruiters are building a pipeline of future talent. Which two indicators should you review on LinkedIn Recruiter Reports to confirm this activity is happening?
New Status and Profiles Saved
What does People You May Want to Hire suggest?
Relevant candidates based on prior activity.
What two features determines search efficiency?
Saved Search & Search Alerts
Which data points within LinkedIn Recruiter reports should you review to determine who is searching efficiently within your team?
Saved searches and search alerts
What is a conceptual search?
Search that incorporates alternate key words and job titles in the search string. It casts a wide net and captures potential leads by including terms that may not be in the job description
You notice that your recruiters are always running a high number of searches. Which indicator on LinkedIn Recruiter Reports will highlight where searching efficiency can be improved?
Searches saved
Which metrics from LinkedIn Recruiter Reports indicate if and how well your recruiting investments are translating into prospects in the pipeline?
Source and status
What if searches performed = profiles viewed?
The recruiter is looking for specific people by name
What if searches performed is small, profiles viewed is moderate, and search alerts are created?
The recruiter is searching efficiently
What if searches performed is small and profiles viewed is large?
The recruiter is searching too broadly
What if InMails Sent > Profiles Viewed and InMail Response Rate is low?
The recruiter is spamming members with InMail and needs to spend more time reviewing profiles and customizing the messages they send
What if Profile Viewed = or > InMails sent and Response Rate is high?
The recruiter is spending time reviewing profiles to make sure they're a good fit and is probably customizing messages
What does the Profile Matches feature show?
Up to 50 profiles based on the job description.
Which feature will alert you when a prospect you are interested in changes her LinkedIn.com profile?
Update Me
What is a search alert?
Way to automate the search process by capturing new and old members with updated profiles
You can save profiles to a _____ or _____.
clipboard or project
