A LinkedIn update is needed now—it’s not a “set and forget” business! Do you need a Linkedin update? Remember how you set up a LinkedIn profile a few years ago? You probably check in now and then when you receive an invitation to connect, but how much attention have you really paid it lately? Left unattended, […]
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LinkedIn Posting Do’s and Don’ts
What you can (and can’t!) say on LinkedIn Sharing frequent updates on your LinkedIn profile is a great way to showcase your expertise and create strong connections by giving your contacts greater access to your personality and professional strengths. Writing strategic, positive or thoughtful posts will boost your credibility. Inappropriate, negative or faux pas-filled updates, […]
How to create a powerful LinkedIn profile
How long has it been since you’ve taken a look at your LinkedIn profile? There are more than 364 million people in over 200 countries currently using LinkedIn. If your profile is outdated, poorly written or just plain blah, it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. I’ve helped countless executives from around the world […]
Linkedin inMail Best Practice to Bypass HR
An email asking about LinkedIn inMail best practice arrived in my inbox this week. The job seeker was exploring the merits of contacting the managing director of a large company directly via LinkedIn’s inMail. In doing so, he hoped to elevate his chances of bypassing HR by striking up a relationship with the previously unknown MD. Now, […]
LinkedIn Summaries for Job seekers
When writing LinkedIn Summaries for job seekers, I subscribe to the people-focused approach—never write anything you wouldn’t say to another person face-to-face! LinkedIn is all about personal connections. As I view your smiling face on my screen, I don’t want to read: “John is a personable manager, with an engaging personality and a track record of delivering […]
