By Jeff Altman, Big Game Hunter
EP 3107 I’m often asked if I should become a LinkedIn Premium member. I thought so.
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Well, if you’re a professional, you’re probably staring at that little golden premium button on LinkedIn and asking yourself the big question, is this thing really worth the money? This is a frequently asked question. Today we’re going to break down a strategy that will get you real answers without spending a penny. I mean, that’s the million-dollar question, right? Whether you’re actively looking for a job or just want to advance your career.
This is a difficult decision. You see all the promises about what it can do, but you wonder, yes, but will it actually benefit me? We call them advanced questions. You know, that moment of hesitation before you have to whip out your credit card, but what if you could skip all that uncertainty and get straight to clarity? Well, let’s take a closer look at how to do this.
Hey, if you’re asking this question, you’re definitely not alone. Absolutely not. This is one of the most common questions people have about the platform, but the good news is there’s a very clever way to help you figure it out yourself.
It doesn’t involve guessing or simply believing what others say. The answer, my friends, lies in what I call internal strategy. It’s not just about clicking some random button you see on a website.
It’s about being proactive and getting what you need, and it’s a completely risk-free test drive. Because at the end of the day, the only person who can truly decide whether the premium is worth it to you is you. The absolute best way to know for sure is to get your hands on one and try out its features.
That’s all the time you get. You have a full 30 days to make your decision. free.
Now this is key. All you need to do is contact LinkedIn support and request a trial. Nine times out of ten, they’ll be happy to give you one.
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Okay, we’ve covered what the free trial entails. Now let’s dig into the specific methods. This is a super simple, actionable manual that you can follow to get everything set up.
It really just comes down to three simple steps. First, you need to contact LinkedIn support. Second, you can simply ask them directly for a free trial.
Third, this is a favorable move now. You requested a list of all features included. Think of this list as your road map for the next 30 days.
And you don’t need to make up some complicated story. You can say something as simple as this. Hey, I’m not sure the premium is for me.
I want to see what functionality it has. That’s it. It’s honest, direct, and effective.
Okay, let’s fast forward. You have been given a 30-day trial period. What now? Let’s get really specific and focus on the people who might get the most out of this.
job seeker. Here are the specific features you want to test. So during the trial, you want to zero these out.
First, you’ll receive more mail. This is your golden ticket to messaging the hiring manager directly. Then there’s profile AI, which is great at helping you tailor your profile to specific jobs.
Finally, AI job descriptions help you pinpoint the skills employers are looking for. Just so we’re all on the same page, the email is basically a super powerful direct message. It lets you skip the entire connection request and slide directly into the inbox of almost anyone on LinkedIn.
It’s a game changer when you’re looking for a job. Now, when you use these artificial intelligence tools, just keep your goals in mind. It’s all about customizing your profile.
Artificial intelligence can help you find skills and experiences you already have but haven’t highlighted enough. You’re optimizing, not making things up. Then your 30-day period has ended.
You have sent some emails. You already use artificial intelligence tools. You’ve collected the data.
Now is the moment of truth. It’s time to look at the results and make a decision. That’s really what the whole thing is about.
After 30 days of actually using the service, you’re the only one who knows whether it’s worth it for your career, goals, and wallet. The best way to think about this is as your own personal experiment. You work as a scientist for 30 days.
So what does your data show? Are you getting more interviews? Are you making better connections? Did it really make an impact on you? This is the only result that matters. So you’ve got the strategy, and it costs nothing. Your 30-day experiment can start at any time.
The only question that remains is what will you find?
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About big game hunter Jeff Altman
People hire “Big Game Hunter” Jeff Altman to provide no-nonsense career advice around the world because he makes so many things in people’s careers easier. These things may involve job search, recruiting more effectively, managing and leading better, caregiver transition, and advice on solving workplace problems.
He is the producer and former host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 job search podcast on iTunes with over 3,100 episodes.
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