In 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 […]
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 Article“I probably would not still be working this hard if it wasn’t for Sydney. Please let her know how much I appreciate her work.” I receive these types of follow-up messages quite frequently and am always grateful for our clients who take the time to share their appreciation and recognize a job well done. The […]
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