# Millions of UK LinkedIn members eligible for the opportunity of a lifetime Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2016-04-09 Category: NEWS Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/news Meta Title: 'Professional Advisors' Sought for Virgin Media Meta Description: Join the elite group of Professional Advisors helping Richard Branson find UK's most exciting businesses. Apply now on LinkedIn for #VOOM 2016! URL: https://financedigest.com/millions-of-uk-linkedin-members-eligible-for-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetimehtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/millions-1736844810891-compressed.jpg) _‘Professional Advisors’ sought to support Sir Richard Branson in identifying who will benefit from a share of £1 million prize fund_ The UK has shown it’s bursting with talent as LinkedIn reveals there are at least 4.7 million professionals in the UK who qualify to apply for the opportunity of a lifetime; being a ‘Professional Advisor’ to Virgin Media Business #VOOM 2016. They will play a pivotal role in helping Richard Branson seek out the UK and Ireland’s six most exciting businesses.  The wealth of talent was uncovered through statistical analysis of LinkedIn’s membership – the world’s largest professional network – to celebrate its partnership with Virgin [Media Business](https://www.financedigest.com/how-to-use-social-media-platforms-to-successfully-scale-your-business.html "How to use social media platforms to successfully scale your business") VOOM 2016. LinkedIn analysed its 20 million UK profiles and found that London is the country’s most qualified region\*, with 31 per cent eligible to apply for the ‘ultimate CV bragging right’. The second most qualified city was Manchester (29 per cent) and Birmingham and Glasgow were equal in third (both 28 per cent). #VOOM 2016 is looking for two advisors for each of the following disciplines; sales, operations, [marketing and communications](https://www.financedigest.com/military-communications-market-worldwide-growth-trendsleading-segments-and-opportunities-to-2028.html "Military Communications Market Worldwide Growth, Trends,leading Segments And Opportunities to 2028"), legal, finance as well as existing experience in entrepreneurialism. The selected ‘Professional Advisors’ will [support Sir Richard Branson in identifying which new and growing business ventures will benefit from a £1 million prize fund](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-launches-270-million-pound-fund-to-support-green-heating-technology.html "UK launches 270 million pound fund to support green heating technology") from Virgin Media Business. Successful applicants will help choose which entrepreneurs and small-to-medium [sized business](https://www.financedigest.com/covid-19-is-impacting-the-variable-speed-drive-market-size-business-revenue-forecast-leading-competitors-and-growth-trends-2028.html "COVID-19 Is Impacting The Variable Speed Drive Market | Size, Business Revenue Forecast, Leading Competitors And Growth Trends 2028") will pitch their ideas to the UK’s most successful philanthropist. Josh Gaff, UK [Country Manager](https://www.financedigest.com/energy-management-system-market-2021-by-global-key-players-types-applications-countries-industry-size-and-forecast-to-2025.html "Energy Management System Market 2021 by Global Key Players, Types, Applications, Countries, Industry Size and Forecast to 2025") & Senior Director, LinkedIn EMEA comments: “While our data tells us almost five million professionals have the required experience to apply, we’re sure there are more out there who could land this opportunity. Too often experience goes unrecognised and undocumented. UK professionals need to share their professional accomplishments to stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re looking to apply for this particular job, seeking support on a personal project or broadening your career prospects, updating your LinkedIn profile will get you closer to the right skills, people and opportunities.” **About the application process** LinkedIn and Virgin Media Business will recruit two professionals for each of the following categories: - Sales - Marketing & Communications - Operations - Legal - Finance - Existing Entrepreneurs Candidates should apply for the position via their LinkedIn profile on the Virgin Media Business site [vmbvoom.com/professionals](https://www.vmbvoom.com/professionals) **Entries close on 10th May.** Winners will be selected by a combination of objective and subjective elements for full details please visit [http://www.vmbvoom.com/termsandconditions](http://www.vmbvoom.com/termsandconditions) **Regional breakdown** **City****Total eligible profiles****Proportion of city eligible to apply**London934,27431%Manchester104,63229%Birmingham115,05428%Glasgow75,58528%Cardiff52,99528%Newcastle62,79327%Belfast65,55327%Edinburgh68,92127%**Total UK****4,680,107****Current job function****Top city****% of specialist LinkedIn profiles**EntrepreneurshipBelfast5%FinanceLondon4%LegalLondon2%Marketing and commsLondon7%OperationsNewcastle11%SalesManchester8% --- This blog is powered by Superblog. 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