A recent blog piece on ERE.net called Fishing in a Small Pond discusses, from the recruiter and company perspective, whether LinkedIn is the best source for candidates when looking to hire.
Our own research shows that LinkedIn is not as great a source for
Look at the blog and you will notice that not all CFOs are on LinkedIn. A good number of them aren’t.
Shocked? Don’t be.
Also, look at the links to CFO LinkedIn Profiles in our CFO Moves Blog. You will notice that of those CFOs that are on LinkedIn, a good number of them have weak or ineffective profiles, with few connections (Category: I’m here, but leave me alone), and what appears to be no real investment in looking out for building their personal brand.
Lessons to be learned:
For… | Lesson to be learned | Recommendation |
A company looking to hire your next CFO | LinkedIn is not sufficient to do a proper search for the best candidates meeting your needs. | Engage a Search firm that not only understands what you need, but how and where to find them. |
A CFO actively looking for their next opportunity | Your LinkedIn Profile can give you a competitive advantage, if done right. | Be active and visible to those looking for CFOs that are too lazy to do any other type of search. |
A CFO who iskeeping their eyes open for their next opportunity | Other CFOs are not on LinkedIn or not taking LinkedIn seriously. | Build your personal brand, including being active on LinkedIn, and opportunities may find you. |