10 Things Moms Who Get Recruited on LinkedIn Have in Common

You know a LinkedIn presence can help you get that next job these days. But regurgitating your resume on the professionals-only social media network isn’t enough to lead to interviews. We talked to Blair Decembrele, a LinkedIn career expert, on what moms who get results are doing to their profiles and more.

1. They turn on their location.

Even if your goal is full-time, you can’t get the gig if a recruiter or hiring manager can’t find you. You’re 23 times more likely to show in a LinkedIn search if you list your current or desired locale. “Oftentimes recruiters will use advanced search based on location, so the more details you have the more likely you will be found and connected to your next opportunity,” says Decembrele. Don’t worry; you don’t have to post your address. Just your metro area will be publicized. Here’s .