Kevin O’BrienApril 8, 2015 Personal versus Business. That’s how many of us distinguish the difference between LinkedIn and Facebook and what we share on these platforms. Right? There is a clear line on which parts of our lives are displayed on which platform… or is there? Isn’t there an unwritten rule? Loosely speaking, consider it … Continue reading The Blurred Lines of LinkedIn and Facebook
Marc MillerApril 8, 2015 Getting Noticed It is all about getting noticed when creating and promoting your personal brand. I know, I know. I will hear from a lot of you that getting noticed is not what we were raised to do. LinkedIn Publisher, LinkedIn’s blogging platform, gives you exposure to your entire LinkedIn network…and … Continue reading Getting Noticed – LinkedIn Publisher And Shareability
Paul GillinApril 8, 2015 A student in one recent Profitecture class sent me an interesting question, so I thought I post the answer here. “How do you find the balance between marketing yourself and sounding full of yourself?” she asked. “I think there is a thin line.” She attached a screen grab of a LinkedIn … Continue reading LinkedIn Headline Tip: Stick to the Facts, Avoid Superlatives
Lindsey StemannApril 6, 2015 Our first pit stop in LinkedIn when we begin working with our clients is LinkedIn’s Privacy & Settings. Since there are many ways to customize your experience in LinkedIn, we have written on the topic many times. It should come as no surprise when I recently went into my own Privacy … Continue reading New Location: Managing Your LinkedIn Account
Leslie HughesMarch 31, 2015 I was interviewing and optimizing the LinkedIn profile for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of a large organization, he asked me Why do I need to invest in my LinkedIn profile if I’m not actually converting business? This is a great question! There are a lot of misconceptions that LinkedIn is … Continue reading 3 Reasons Executives MUST Be Using LinkedIn
Jessica MehringMarch 31, 2015 Last week I gave you 5 tips on how to write your LinkedIn profile summary. Readers seemed to enjoy having those starting points to work with. Someone told me on Facebook, “I needed to learn how to do this, but I realized I know nothing about LinkedIn.” Starting points are great…but … Continue reading How To Structure Your LinkedIn Profile Summary
Amanda ClarkMarch 31, 2015 When Leonardo da Vinci penned the first resume back in 1482, he unknowingly sparked a trend that has carried on for centuries. His resume showed the Duke of Milan exactly why he was what the Duke was looking for and how he could be of benefit. He was an innovator. And … Continue reading Not Your Mama’s Job Hunt: Show Your Personality With A Kick-Ass LinkedIn Profile
Nancy MyrlandMarch 29, 2015 Let’s face it. LinkedIn profiles are extremely important because they are what people see when they check out your qualifications, your experience, the updates you’ve posted, where you went to school, and so much more. The problem is they can be very dry and boring. Remember that you only have a … Continue reading LinkedIn Profiles Can Be Very Boring
Rachel Clapp MillerMarch 27, 2015 Many sales executives understand the importance of getting their teams to use LinkedIn for connecting with prospects and customers. However, many of them lack a line of sight into what their reps are actually doing on LinkedIn. Sales leaders need to take a hard look at how their sales reps … Continue reading Do You Know What Your Salespeople Are Doing On LinkedIn?
Michael CohnMarch 26, 2015 If you own a business or if you work for someone else, the fact is that you must interact with people online as well as interacting with them in person. Your online connections are people from many different placed and possibly even many different countries and may different industries. Your many … Continue reading How to Organize Your LinkedIn Connections, Prospects and Clients
