LinkedIn InMail messages have been getting a lot of airtime recently. From webinars to ebooks to A TON of client questions, it seems that this LinkedIn resource that helps you directly message non-connections is simultaneously appealing and intimidating. But have no fear! I send InMails all of the time, (daily as a matter of fact), […]
Read ArticleWriting cover letters can be really challenging. I have an interesting vantage point because I am often coaching job seekers, but I am also a Recruiter. I am amazed by the number of times my coaching clients ask about this one specific thing with such desperation and frustration. It is usually one of their first […]
Read ArticleWhen an employee leaves their job, the last thing that they probably think about is updating their current role listed on their LinkedIn profile. If an employee forgets to end their current job experience with an employer and they are linked to the employer’s Company Page, they will still show up a current employee on the […]
Read ArticleHave you ever accepted a Connection request from someone on LinkedIn and wondered how you can explore and begin to utilize their network? While it is not as easy to search a Connection’s Connections anymore, there are still ways to gain access to your Connections’ networks and explore potential opportunities. First, visit the Your […]
Read ArticleI’ve had a number of coaching conversations recently that made me realize that it was time to reshare this post from last October. Your LinkedIn search appearances is one of my favorite features on your LinkedIn profile. There is a ton of great information that can be gleaned here. Read on for more information! —————————————————- […]
Read ArticleWe recently posted about How to Request a Recommendation on LinkedIn. Recommendations are a great way to attract interest in your Profile. They can also mean a lot to the person being recommended. Have you recently worked with someone that was particularly skilled at their job or great to work with? You should recommend them […]
Read ArticleIn our most recent post, The Ultimate Value of Your 2nd-degree LinkedIn Connections, we focused on building a diverse, strategic network by uncovering and connecting to more of the right people. Today, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do just that. Hold on, there’s more. What’s your take away from this post? What’s one […]
Read ArticleOne of the most powerful ways to bring credibility to your background and experience is through the recommendations of others. This has always been true for networking, letters of recommendations and referrals. The same is true of our LinkedIn profiles. If you haven’t yet been recommended on LinkedIn, you may want to create a strategy […]
Read ArticleAs graduation is upon us, we wanted to adapt a previous post and freshen it up a bit. The main points are timeless; the context is what needs some updating. If you’re a parent, share this with your kids. It’s probably everything you’ve said for the last ten or fifteen years. If you’re a student, […]
Read ArticleWhen Ed Mullin and I began working together in December 2017, there was a lot to explore. Like so many seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds, Ed was finding it difficult to articulate his expertise and position himself for a new job search. What do you do when you may be further down the path in […]
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