How to Keep Your Job Search Confidential -

How to Keep Your Job Search Confidential - Guest post by: Peggy McKee of http://www.career-confidential.com The very best time to look for a new job is while you still have your old onebut what if that means you need to keep it on the down low? Keeping your job search confidential can seem virtually impossible, but it isnt. One great way to stealth job search is by using LinkedIn. Its entirely possible to reach out to others without it being a matter of public record. Using LinkedIn to contact hiring managers directly is amazingly effective. So what do you have to do? Above all else, you must have a polished LinkedIn profile. The better you look on LinkedIn, the more likely it becomes that youre contacted by recruiters or hiring managers (the easiest way to land a job of all). But be careful of what you write in your summary. You cant put seeking a sales opportunity if youre trying to keep it quiet. Concentrate on highlighting your skills and accomplishments while making connections and participating in relevant groups. Essentially, youre putting your best foot forward while growing your network. And youll learn a tremendous amount of information from the resources youll find there. What if your employer wants to know why you have such a shined up LinkedIn profile? Dont let him put you on the spot. You can say (especially if youre in sales or marketing) that you see yourself as the face of the company, and customers seek you out on LinkedIn. You can also say that youre trying to learn about the latest social media tools to be current on the trends. There are over 65 million professionals on LinkedIn, and theyre not all looking for jobs. Its not going to be unusual for you to jump in, too. Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.