LinkedIn is helping job seekers land their next job

LinkedIn Learning Paths is a new initiative by LinkedIn that gives you free access to resources from LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Learn, and GitHub Learning Lab to help job seekers develop relevant skills.

The global initiative aims to create opportunities for those unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that are now looking to find their next job. Microsoft is supporting the strategy with $20 million in cash grants to help nonprofit organisations worldwide.

After extensive data research with 690 million professionals and 50 million companies, LinkedIn was able to identify in-demand skills, emerging jobs, and global hiring patterns to create a fruitful network for both companies and job seekers. They selected the 10 most in-demand jobs today and that will continue to grow in the future.

How can I start?

All the resources and job opportunities are available here. The 10 Linkedin Learning Paths include a sequence of video content and are available in English, French, Spanish, and German. In addition, Microsoft Learn and GitHub are offering free technical learning content that supports these roles.
See below:

1. Software developer — Become a Software Developer
2. Sales representative — Become a Sales Representative
3. Project manager — Become a Project Manager
4. IT Administrator — Prepare for CompTIA Network+ Certification
5. Customer service specialist — Become a Customer Service Specialist
6. Digital marketer — Become a Digital Marketing Specialist
7. IT support/help desk — Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification
8. Data analyst — Become a Data Analyst
9. Financial analyst — Become a Financial Analyst
10. Graphic designer — Become a Graphic Designer

LinkedIn also identified an increasing need for soft skills. There are 4 free learning paths available:

1. Job seeker — Finding a Job During Challenging Economic Times
2. Critical soft skills — Master In-Demand Professional Soft Skills
3. Digital transformation — Digital Transformation in Practice: Virtual Collaboration Tools (combination of digital fluency and remote work)
4. Allyship and Inclusive Conversations — Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All

From Theory to Practice

With LinkedIn Learning Paths, job seekers can access free resources for job search and placement. See below some of the tools:

• #OpenToWork: Job seekers can indicate to employers that they are ‘Open To Work’ through a simple profile photo frame.
• Interview Prep: LinkedIn has free interview prep tools, including a newly launched feature leveraging Microsoft-AI for real-time feedback
• Offer Help: Members can indicate how they can help, whether it’s making introductions, reviewing resumes, or providing general job seeking guidance.
• Labor Market Insights: People can access some of the labor market insights from LinkedIn’s Economic Graph. Data includes which companies are hiring, what jobs are available, and what skills are needed worldwide.

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