So you’re ready to write your first (or update your current) LinkedIn About section. I know. It can be hard to even get started. You’ve likely found this blog post after at least ten minutes of staring at that big, blank box on your screen. It’s just sitting there… begging you to start writing about […]
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It can be a challenge to get the hang of any social media platform, especially a platform that’s purpose is layered. LinkedIn offers you the unique opportunity to connect professionally and network, to display your resume, and to search for jobs or opportunities. If you’re new to LinkedIn some of the LinkedIn lingo can seem
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If you haven’t already, it’s time to check out the latest feature on your LinkedIn profile – the LinkedIn Featured section. This latest element is a powerful tool you can use to appeal to top clients, potential employers, and recruiters. Best of all, you’ll have it set up in a matter of just a few
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As a LinkedIn pro and recruiter, one question I’m always asked is, “What is the most important thing I can do to optimize my LinkedIn profile.” The answer is simple. You need to let recruiters (and your LinkedIn network, if you’re comfortable) know that you are open to work. Lucky for you, LinkedIn makes this
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COVID-19 Impact On Employment The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented wave of unemployment across the United States. Since March, the national unemployment rate climbed from 3% to 15%, resulting in over 40 million jobless claims. This devastating impact on the economy has directly affected the job market. Due to work stoppages and closed
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It should come as no surprise that Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn, has one of the best LinkedIn Profiles. While the arc of his career is impressive, there are plenty of accomplished executives whose LinkedIn profiles are unimpressive. Ideally, everything about your profile should be focused on communicating your value to your target audience. The
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There’s a huge opportunity now that LinkedIn has over 500 million users, but you’ll need to create your best LinkedIn profile in order to stand out. Here’s how to do it. First, you need to clearly identify your target market. Are you looking for a job or do you want business partners and clients to see
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“If a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound?” Scientists will say yes. Philosophers will say maybe. Recruiters will say absolutely not. The bottom line is that if hiring firms and recruiters do not find your LinkedIn profile, it simply doesn’t matter how good your experience is! One of the first steps
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This week LinkedIn announced that they had reached 500M members. This milestone is very much in line with the growth rate prior to their acquisition by Microsoft, and for the moment should allay concerns that the acquisition would derail LinkedIn. While Facebook has far more members, the size of their network offers little benefit to
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