Have you been seeing folks’ LinkedIn profile photos encircled with a green graphic that says “#Open to Work”? Are you tempted to use this feature? Before you do, check out Robert Hellmann‘s article, Job Seekers Be Careful Using LinkedIn’s New Open to Work Feature.
Here’s a summary of the new updates they cover in the beginning of the course: Want to take advantage of some of LinkedIn’s new features? Here’s how to… Demonstrate your progress inside a company Just add each of your titles (e.g., Investment Analyst, Investment Associate) as a separate entry in your Experience section So long […]
The Top LinkedIn Tools to Navigate the Crisis With everything the world has thrown at us the past few months, we know it’s easy to feel like your career plans are out of your control. That’s why we teamed up with former LinkedIn staffers to put together a guide to regaining control with the most […]
Dean Johnson shares wise advice in this post.
This is a great checklist of things that all of us (employed and unemployed) should do every so often. 8 Things to Do Now In Case You Lose Your Job by Lisa Rangel | September 28, 2016 What if you walked into work tomorrow morning and your boss told you that you were fired, your position eliminated, […]
3 Rules of LinkedIn Recommendations by Vault Careers Unlike the “endorsements” feature on LinkedIn, the recommendations of you can illustrate your value to an organization. Be strategic in selecting and requesting a recommendation. Opinions vary about the effectiveness of LinkedIn endorsements, which easliy allow LinkedIn contacts to “promote” one another with the click of a mouse. […]
We keep reading about the use of keywords in your resume and your LinkedIn profile to illustrate your brand. Where can you find appropriate keywords? Joshua Waldman has some suggestions below: Top 5 Sources for Finding Keywords for Your Social Media Profile by Joshua Waldman I previously wrote about the death of the verb and […]
In this article, Colin St. John interviews Donna Serdula, the author of LinkedIn Makeover. Donna gives some high-level tips on using LinkedIn and answers the question of whether you need to purchase a premium account. How to Navigate the Professional Etiquette of LinkedIn Connections by Colin St. John I admit, I use LinkedIn. Well, sort […]
When you are preparing to launch your job search, don’t forget to update your LinkedIn profile. The article below suggests setting aside 30 minutes to update your profile. Be sure to read through the end of the article if you want to learn how to turn off your broadcast notifications. How to Get Your LinkedIn […]
We know that some seekers just don’t like or use LinkedIn yet still wish to network online. Here are a couple of options that may work for you. Superior Alternatives to LinkedIn Groups by Donna Svei While LinkedIn Groups still get the most attention for online, professional networking, there is a breaking revolution away from […]