Do you have a name that often gets mispronounced? Or, do you ever see someone’s name that you are about to have a conversation with and immediately panic because you don’t even have the slightest clue how to pronounce it? Names are hard, but mispronouncing a potential client or lead’s name is a sure way […]
Read ArticleI listened closely the other day to a presentation on proximity. While it was related to a different topic, I saw the immediate connection to the value of proximity on LinkedIn and social networks. Proximity is defined as nearness in space, time, or relationship. We talk about 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level connections on LinkedIn […]
Read ArticleWe talk a lot about a person’s “why” at Intero. Each time we write a new profile or interview a new candidate, we are not only evaluating their skills, but seeking the heart of their work. What resonates more with you when you’re reading someone’s LinkedIn profile; the profile that reads like a resume or […]
Read ArticleWe’ve talked a lot about personal, professional and online brands over the years. Many people may think they’re different, but the reality today is that anyone who looks you up online is most likely going to see all of it. What are you putting out there? The following blog posts will help you to consider […]
Read ArticleBillboard, bio or book. This pretty much sums up the three types of LinkedIn Summary sections we typically see. Each, while they may make sense to the person who writes and posts it, may not make sense to someone who is skimming, reviewing, or reading the profile. More than 70% of LinkedIn profiles are now […]
Read ArticleA repost from January 30, 2018. We wanted to reshare this post because it has been relevant to our series of sales posts. We also wanted to reiterate the importance of becoming familiar with LinkedIn and other social/business platforms in order to adapt to the new norm of doing business: online. Seven Lies People Tell […]
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 ArticleConnecting your profile to your employer’s Company Page on LinkedIn is something people often struggle with doing. While this task can be very simple and straightforward enough for people to figure out on their own, you can be missing one very simple step that could be standing between you successfully listing your profile as an […]
Read ArticleHave you ever been charged with presenting something you’re not entirely sure you’re an expert on? If so, you probably thought, “Wow, I can’t do this. I’m not an expert.” Then you realize you better learn it fast. People are relying on you to teach, inspire, and perhaps even entertain them. Something important may be […]
Read ArticleA few months ago, I received a frustrated call from a client. She had been helping her sister to make some changes to her LinkedIn profile and neither of them could figure out how to omit her Education from the Intro portion of her Profile. In case you are wondering what I’m referring to, your […]
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