Since there are no bookstores left in my community, I’ve returned to one of my favorite childhood pastimes, the library. The library still fills me up and even more than a bookstore, it provides more opportunity than ever to try out books and magazines that when purchasing them, I would not. With my shopping tote […]
Read ArticleLast weekend, my friends and I were sitting outside enjoying lunch when we saw a group of three newly graduated students from the local college walk past us. We said congratulations and asked if and what they had lined up in the “job world.” They all looked at each other and laughed a bit, saying […]
Read ArticleIn 2016, LinkedIn launched a platform called ProFinder. The goal is to match companies with skilled and vetted freelancers. Companies submit a request for a proposal, freelancers are matched to projects based upon the experience listed on their profile, and are then able to respond and submit a proposal. Currently ProFinder is available nationwide, however, […]
Read ArticleGaining traction and leveraging LinkedIn for business development or recruiting requires you build interest, influence, and action. It’s on you, not any other person. A client recently asked me to check their LinkedIn account and see if the person they assigned to manage their LinkedIn outreach was actually sending out connection requests and messaging. Connection […]
Read ArticleIt seems like our spring cleaning post might become an annual post. While the weather may not be consistently warm and sunny, it’s time to come out from the comfort of our homes and offices, look around and re-engage. Just the other day, I did a quick review of my 1st-degree connections in Baltimore and […]
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 ArticleStuck working in a sales position where you’re expected to make cold calls from your city’s business journal’s “Book of Lists”, purchased lists from a broker, association member roster or chamber? Notice the word “stuck.” It’s the operative word in the sentence. If your sales process has not evolved continually over the last few years, […]
Read ArticleSpeed networking has been off my radar for a while now. It’s just not enough anymore. The five to ten minutes of uber-high level pleasantries, quick questions focused on what you do, who you know and why you’re there just don’t cut it anymore. These quick conversations, usually positioned before or in between presentations, speakers, […]
Read ArticleThe 2nd quarter is coming to a close. What plan have you and your organization put into place to enable your team members to build their personal brands, advocate your company’s brand, and establish, nurture and leverage their individual networks for the greater good of promoting personal and company news, insight and value proposition? We […]
Read ArticleIf you’re a CEO, business owner, senior leader, marketer, recruiter, or sales professional trying to manage how you and your employees look on LinkedIn and leverage that presence, then you’re going to want to check out “in:side, Your LinkedIn Mastery Program.” Well, in fact, this post is for everyone. Learning new skills is daunting. Keeping […]
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