I’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 […]
Read ArticleToday we’re talking about curating, creating and sharing content on LinkedIn. Doing these things will make you stand out more in your network, resulting in more job opportunities for those looking for work, and business opportunities for those who are employed. Can you write? Can you write well? I’m not talking Pulitzer Prize writing here. […]
Read ArticleAfter last week’s post, you now have a solid LinkedIn profile. You’ve got an attention-grabbing headline, an eye-catching background photo, a sharp professional headshot, a compelling summary, and an experience section that nicely complements your resume. Do me a favor and pat yourself on the back, because the hardest work is done! Today, we’re going […]
Read ArticleIn Tuesday’s post, we discussed ways that college students can really impress with their LinkedIn profiles. We also discussed how to connect with alumni from your school. This is a hot topic and one that we’ve covered before. Check out the tutorial below for an updated version of Erin’s post from May 2016 on how to […]
Read Article“I’m on LinkedIn but don’t really know how to use it.” “I signed up for LinkedIn for another class I took but don’t really use it anymore.” “I’m a senior set to graduate in May but haven’t really used LinkedIn.” These were some of the things that I heard from students at a local university […]
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