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Strategic networking is critical to any job search and strategic networking with recruiters should be at the top of your list! Whether you love or hate working with recruiters, you can’t deny their power as gatekeepers for un-posted job openings. If you don’t believe me, you’ll want to spend some time getting clear on the …
3 Linkedin Recruiter Groups Every Professional Should Join [Online Networking Checklist]Read More
Linkedin is probably the most valuable tool there is for your job search, networking, career path research and ability to be found for life-changing opportunities. In my work preparing AmeriCorps groups around the country, for their transition from National Service into the working world, one Linkedin feature I highly recommend is Linkedin Groups. Linkedin Groups are …
21 Linkedin Groups Every AmeriCorps Member Should Belong ToRead More
Courtesy of our friends at AkkenCloud and Ghergich & Co. Today, the vast majority of business professionals and job seekers are using LinkedIn as their resume to proactively learn about new opportunities that can advance their careers. As a result, LinkedIn has quickly risen to the top of the recruiting chain. With its millions of users and …
Breaking Down the Anatomy of a Successful LinkedIn Profile [INFOGRAPHIC]Read More
Creating a custom LinkedIn URL (also known as a “vanity URL”) is an important part of your online professional branding strategy as it secures your identity in the online space and positions you as “in the know” when included with your resume contact info. It’s an important part of making sure your Linkedin profile is …
When I worked as an executive recruiter I was always receiving Linkedin messages from hopeful candidates looking for career advice or jobs. Of course I wanted to help everyone that came my way but being 1 person, receiving hundreds of emails a week from job search hopefuls, this just wasn’t possible. I had to decide …
Why Typos are Killing Your Career (And My Favorite Tool for Avoiding Them)Read More
Your Linkedin summary is one of the most important parts of your profile, yet it’s usually the part that is the most overlooked. I see this in probably 98% of professionals that come my way for help generating more interest on Linkedin. The Linkedin summary is the profile part that requires the most effort and …
There’s no denying that Linkedin has become one of the most powerful career management platforms in existence. There are tons of benefits to being optimized on Linkedin but for job seekers the greatest benefit is probably the ability to be front and center in the venue most-visited by hiring managers hoping to find their next …
What Hiring Managers Look for on Your Linkedin ProfileRead More
There’s no greater feeling in the workplace than receiving recognition and praise for a job well done, especially when that praise is coming from your manager or senior leadership. A few words can make those late nights and months of slaving away on a big project seem completely worth it. While you may be tempted …
How to Ask For (And Get) a Killer Linkedin RecommendationRead More
If you’ve been following my Linkedin rants, you’ll know I’m big on Linkedin profile optimization and how to make your Linkedin profile work for your career goals. In this post, I want to take profile optimization one step further to ensure that you are creating the right first impression when found AND leaving hiring managers …
If you’re like the average Linkedin user, you have a profile and pop in from time to time to consume content, check on your connections or search for jobs. If you’re similar to the average Linkedin user you’re also not yielding a whole lot of results and wondering why. Sound like you? Read on… Here’s …
If you’re like most career-focused professionals these days, you have a Linkedin profile to compliment your resume and cover letter. You may even think your Linkedin profile is actually pretty good. However, don’t be fooled by the bells and whistles of your stellar headshot and bio on this platform. Just having a Linkedin profile is …
Why Your Linkedin Job Search Strategy is an Epic FailureRead More
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last couple years, you know by now that Linkedin is recommended as a critical piece of job search and career management strategy. BTW If you’re on Linkedin but not sure why or how it’s beneficial, you might want to check out my blog post Why …
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