By Stephanie Vozza October 26, 2023 Whether it was lifeguarding at a local pool, manning the drive-through at a fast-food chain, or babysitting the neighbor’s kid, you probably remember your first job. While you likely took it to make money, early roles often came with valuable life lessons, too (although you may not have … Continue reading Your LinkedIn profile isn’t complete without this one thing
By Omar Garriott and Jeremy Schiefling May 05, 2022 Many job seekers struggle to know what type of work to look for in the first place. For a searcher who’s still in the process of exploring, here is a way to proceed. LinkedIn now offers AI assistance with its skills-based “Career Explorer” tool. The tool … Continue reading This is the right way to used LinkedIn to get noticed by recruiters
Wendy Marx October 25, 2021 If a tree falls in a forest, but no one hears it, does it make a sound? I like to think of that question when I peruse LinkedIn profiles. So many of them are like that tree in the forest. No one hears or sees their profile. The fact is … Continue reading Over 50: The Biggest LinkedIn Profile Mistakes to Avoid
Sarah Bentley September 11, 2021 Did you see this week’s video walkthrough? This week’s walkthrough on YouTube shows you how to add or change your job preferences on your LinkedIn profile. This feature allows you to choose job titles, locations, and whether or not you’re actively looking for a job or just open to an … Continue reading How to Add Job Preferences to Your LinkedIn Profile
Colleen McKenna August 6, 2021 Sometimes no one notices except you, and sometimes the camera puts it all on display. Liza Slavin shared a video captioned “Front Door Cam is Clumsy Girl’s Worst Nightmare” that we could hardly resist sharing— with permission, of course. While I’m always about what’s next, after ten years, I still … Continue reading Focus Your LinkedIn Strategy With 10 Specific Steps
Wendy Marx July 15, 2021 Whether you’re an older professional eager to boost your personal brand or pivot to a new career or ready to try something new, LinkedIn can help you get there. But there’s one caveat — you need to be a powerful presence on LinkedIn. No dithering allowed. But first you need … Continue reading How to Craft an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile as an Older Professional
James Potter June 17, 2021 LinkedIn uses a proprietary algorithm to present search results to each individual user and no one knows exactly how it works, but we do know you can influence where you appear by doing some simple things with your LinkedIn profile. Below are some ideas for improving how you appear in … Continue reading How to Get Found More Often in the LinkedIn People Search
Sophie Beard April 16, 2021 A collection of new features are available on LinkedIn to show your personality and professional journey. LinkedIn is currently launching a collection of new features for profile pages. The features are designed for members to show personality and to bring their professional journeys to life. From your path to becoming … Continue reading New LinkedIn Profile Features
Gerry Moran January 10, 2021 The 2021 LinkedIn character counts are confirmed! Here’s everything you need to know about every customizable LinkedIn profile touchpoint. The key to effective messaging and presentation of your brand on LinkedIn is to know the space you have to use. Mark Twain once said, “I didn’t have time to write … Continue reading 2021 LinkedIn Character Counts For Your Personal Profile
James Potter October 6, 2020 There are over 430 million (yes I checked) articles with tips about your LinkedIn profile and , whilst I don’t want to add to that morass, there are some aspects that are mostly overlooked and hence here are four key things you need to include within your profile – Differentiation, … Continue reading 4 Things You Should Have Covered in Your LinkedIn Profile
