LinkedIN and other job fishing holes

[burbuja0512]

View candidates LinkedIn profiles to see how they stand out.   Is their profile up to date?  Is there volunteer work or something else that wasn't listed on their resume?  Additional scan for other red flags.  Not having a profile is an immediate trip to the circular file.   Other red flags would include a very sloppy or inappropriate (not professional) profile.  
4) Share resumes with other managers if applicable.   They would each have their own process and also viewed LinkedIn profiles

Great post. So multiple people may view the LinkedIn profile!

LinkedIn has space for more certificates, MOOCs, professional memberships, etc 

Some people don't have a professional photo, that's not really old, and they need to get one.

Yes... LOL the picture is a whole topic for debate!    My opinion, based on experience is that a friendly picture trumps a super-duper professional picture.    Ideally, you have both friendly and professional.    For example, my LinkedIn pic was taken by a colleague when we were on our way to visit a client in Sao Paulo.    I was struggling to use my Portuguese, and having a BLAST doing it.    So, I'm in a suit, but have a very sincere smile on my face.

Anyhow... I've gotten the best feedback over this pic, which makes me think that a professional head shot is 2nd choice... but they can be safest.      However, the only real factor I am looking at is whether someone looks office-appropriate.   If they happen to show a picture of their latest hiking trip, it can totally work to highlight their personality.    Picture of the last party they went to, probably not as much.     An old and out-of-date photo is ok, but can be awkward when you don't recognize the person at the interview.