Have you used LinkedIn for job search?

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  Shreyas Sule

  I have and am using LinkedIn extensively to find a job. I don't think many people in India have active updated presence on LinkedIn and hence this is not the preferred option for job seekers (true vice versa). For fresh graduates, things are different in US where creating and maintaining a crisp LinkedIn profile is necessary to market yourself and impress recruiters. I have found LinkedIn very useful platform for networking and showcasing my profile. It also is a convenient medium to search and apply for jobs. I hope job recruiters and seekers start taking LinkedIn more seriously in India too!
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  Shashank Moghe

  I agree with Shreyas, have done the same. Still doing the same as I plan my move back home!
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  ram_149955

  I am in U.S. and here recruiters looks for local people on LinkedIn. I was contacted by accenture and K2Partnering for some of the job openings they had. What was surprising is one guy asked me why I did not list my job description on the linkedin profile instead of just mentioning software engineer at some company.
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Looks like the recruiters especially in the US are actively using LinkedIn for candidate search. Haven't seen the trend pick up in India. How's it in Malaysia, #-Link-Snipped-# ?
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  Ashraf HZ

  Yep, in Malaysia LinkedIn is used intensively for candidate search (for executive positions and above). The trend is also to add recruiters as your contacts so they can headhunt easier and see who your "references" are in the industry.
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  Shreyas Sule

  It seems use of LinkedIn and similar professional networking sites is on rise in India. Found some interesting facts from #-Link-Snipped-# about Indian recruiting process:
  1. Indian recruiters are leaders in world in believing their organization uses data to understand (talent acquisition/recruiting) effectiveness and opportunities.
  2. As expected, Compensation and lack of awareness is the biggest problem for recruiters while recruiting.
  3. About 41% of recruiters say job applicants view opportunities on mobile and companies are increasingly investing in making their job postings and application process more mobile friendly. What do you all think?
  4. Indian recruiters still rely on internet recruiting databases compared to global scale. Is it good or bad?
  5. Employee referrals are on top for recruiters to find good talent. Networking helps!
  
  Its good to see recruiters are investing in LinkedIn in India. Even though the sample in this survey was around 300, I hope it reflects the overall situation.