One 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 […]
Read ArticleLast Fall, we showed you how LinkedIn has added a feature that shows you how you are showing up in LinkedIn searches. LinkedIn Search Appearances has made it easier to see how your network is interacting with your profile. If you’ve ever wondered if your Profile shows up in searches launched by other LinkedIn members, […]
Read ArticleLast August, we published a series of posts about building brands and branding. Specifically, employer and talent brands: how to attract talent, how to build a strong talent pipeline, how to communicate to the outside world that your organization is a great place to work. If you haven’t read Colleen’s posts, or if you haven’t yet […]
Read ArticleSuper Bowl Sunday was a bit anxious in our house. This post may seem gratuitous to some, however, since I like to relate life to LinkedIn, networking, personal brand and recruiting, the Super Bowl serves up some great comparisons and insight. My husband, Geoff, is an Eagles fan. Like all sports fans in Philadelphia, he […]
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