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LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job seekers when used correctly. LinkedIn is continually updating its settings and functions to be super user-friendly and effective. If you are in the job search and hoping to benefit from LinkedIn, make these profile adjustments asap! In this post and video tutorial we will show you how to edit …
The Top Job Searcher Profile Settings on Linkedin – MUST DO in 2020Read More
The online job search has an extremely low success rate. So how do you get into your dream company without applying online? A networking-based approach is the solution for uncovering unadvertised jobs and getting a foot in the door. Once you have a foot in the door you can sell yourself to the hiring manager …
How to Find High-Value Networking Contacts on LinkedInRead More
Linkedin is an invaluable resource for job searchers, career-minded professionals, and general networking but is paying for Linkedin Premium worth it? In this post, we’ll analyze whether or not Linkedin premium is worth the investment, what features are included in the paid upgrade, and whether or not your premium account makes a difference to hiring …
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 advice, 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 …
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