by Virginia Franco Follow @VAFrancoResumesOctober 5, 2016 When LinkedIn first got its’ start, with just 4500 members according to LinkedIn’s About Us page, all you needed to appear cutting-edge was a LinkedIn account. Once word spread and more joined the ranks of LinkedIn, a resume cut-and-paste was still sufficient to differentiate yourself from the competition. … Continue reading Your Resume & LinkedIn Must Complement – Not Copy – One Another
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LinkedIn Works Best When You Connect With the Right People
by James Potter Follow @thelinkedinmanOctober 2, 2016 It may sound like I’m stating the obvious in saying so, but on LinkedIn who you connect with is everything. You’d be surprised how many people I meet that don’t even give this a moment’s serious thought. The key point here is that the most powerful aspect of … Continue reading LinkedIn Works Best When You Connect With the Right People
Where Recruiters Search For Answers on LinkedIn – and Where to Put Your Answers!
by Virginia Franco Follow @VAFrancoResumesSeptember 30, 2016 Social media plays an integral part of the search and vetting process for recruiters.What are recruiters looking for? It may feel complicated, but at the end of the day it boils down to responses to very basic questions: Who are you? What do you have to show for … Continue reading Where Recruiters Search For Answers on LinkedIn – and Where to Put Your Answers!
Why LinkedIn Just Got Way More Valuable for Coaches and Consultants
by John Nemo Follow @JohnNemoPRSeptember 29, 2016 This LinkedIn feature has seen a 240 percent spike in usage, making it even easier to engage your ideal prospects on the network. LinkedIn recently revealed a spate of new products and features, from a brand-new desktop redesign to online training offerings to how its news feed will … Continue reading Why LinkedIn Just Got Way More Valuable for Coaches and Consultants
Are LinkedIn Endorsements Enethical For PR Pros?
by Arik HansonSeptember 27, 2016 Earlier this week, I gave a presentation to a group of employees at a local client. The topic: Enhancing your reputation online in today’s digital age. It’s not a topic I talk about a lot, but I was doing it as a favor to a friend–and, it turned out to … Continue reading Are LinkedIn Endorsements Enethical For PR Pros?
Using LinkedIn Groups Without Looking “Spammy”
by Kurt Shaver Follow @kurtshaverSeptember 16, 2016 Thirteen years ago LinkedIn launched Groups, an online space for lively discussion and ideas. So what could possibly go wrong? Well like every other free online forum on the web it quickly filled with people more interested in prospecting for clients than actively contributing to the conversation. As … Continue reading Using LinkedIn Groups Without Looking “Spammy”
LinkedIn Company Page: New Ways to Stand Out
by Colleen McKenna Follow @Colleen_InteroSeptember 13, 2016 This post is to encourage you to get ready for LinkedIn’s newly designed LinkedIn Company Pages. Rethink, re-write, and re-focus your LinkedIn Company Page, so it conveys the message and brand you’ve spent a whole lot of time, money and energy building. The time is coming when your … Continue reading LinkedIn Company Page: New Ways to Stand Out
1 Simple Tip to Get More Business From LinkedIn
by John Nemo Follow @JohnNemoPRSeptember 12, 2016 This “new-and-improved” LinkedIn feature makes it even easier to land more business from the site. LinkedIn has seen some seismic shifts in recent months, from opening up its own freelance marketplace to revamping its paid advertising tools. Long story short, the world’s largest social media network for professionals … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip to Get More Business From LinkedIn
LinkedIn conversion tracking is here! 4 things you need to know
On the heels of LinkedIn’s conversion tracking announcement, columnist Sahil Jain outlines what you need to know to help you use it to better understand your campaign performance. Sahil Jain on September 8, 2016 Marketers advertising on LinkedIn have been longing for the ability to marry their website conversion goals, such as form fills, to … Continue reading LinkedIn conversion tracking is here! 4 things you need to know
How Should Your Sales Team Be Using LinkedIn?
by Joel Goldstein Follow @joelgoldsteinSeptember 2, 2016 LinkedIn is often thought of as a digital resume or a way for job seekers to connect with recruiters and find new opportunities, but it is much more than that. Salespeople and wholesale distributors can greatly benefit from using this social media platform, not just to update their … Continue reading How Should Your Sales Team Be Using LinkedIn?