Blog Archives for tag LinkedIn
LinkedIn Lessons: How to Stand Out and Level the Playing Field
LinkedIn is the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” of the business world. But it can be a big, foreign maze. To stand out in the LinkedIn crowd, here are ten quick tips you can use today.
Why Your LinkedIn Profile Is Not Your Resume
Your Resume Will be Your LinkedIn, if LinkedIn Has Anything to Say About It There has been significant buzz in the last few weeks about what LinkedIn’s plans are for being the forum of choice the job application process. We already know that recruiters are using LinkedIn to source candidates. What about having job seekers turn that around and use LinkedIn as the application “app” of choice? I recently spoke with Mary Cosgrove, of What’s…
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5 Simple Strategies for Career Search Efficiency
You need to think about organizing your career search and defining a strategy that will get you the job you want. Here are some tips you can implement today to manage the time you spend on your job search.
Your Online Strategy to Finding a Job–No Matter What the Economy
Today’s Yahoo! Homepage highlighted an article entitled “Disappearing Jobs: High-Paying Careers With No Future.” I read this article with interest, as I’m always working to get my clients into positions that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to achieve. A variety of sources suggest that as many as 80% of jobs are found through networking—you’ll be the wise and strategic job candidate if you take advantage of online networking resources to improve your professional presence. Professional…
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Market Your Professional Branding Message
Your personal branding is a statement of the why and how you are an expert in whatever it is that you do. Just like McDonald’s is known for burgers and fries, people should remember you for one or two areas of expertise. If you think you’re an expert in 5 or 10 things, you’re probably not sure what direction your career should take, and you’re certainly not ready to start applying for positions. These one…
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