All Posts Tagged With: "LinkedIn tips"
Why should I connect with you on LinkedIn?
Would you walk up to a person and immediately ask them for their business card? You probably would not do this. So, why would you send an invitation on LinkedIn to connect with someone without an introduction? And, yet, people do this everyday.
If you want to connect with someone, let them know how you know [...]
Most Common Mistake on LinkedIn Profile
Do you have a blog or website that you list on your LinkedIn Profile? If you are like most of the profiles on LinkedIn, you are missing an opportunity to promote it. Most people are not aware of this.
Here is the area on LinkedIn to complete:
When you click on the link, you have a dropdown [...]
Are you lying on your resume/LinkedIn profile?
I’m sure your first response to this question is ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! We have been taught that your resume represents you in your career history and your integrity. A lot of your job information can be verified, so DO NOT LIE!
Guess what? A lot of job seekers are lying. *Gasp*
If you have not updated your job history [...]
10 Things Job Seekers should do while things are slow
The job search slows down at the end of the year, but this is a great time to do some cleanup work on some of your job search tools. Get everything spruced up and ready to go when the new year starts.
1. Is your LinkedIn profile completely filled out? If not, get on it!
2. When [...]
Best Kept Secret of LinkedIn Groups
Are you a member of any LinkedIn Groups? If not, you should take advantage of this LinkedIn feature. Why? One of the best features of Groups is you can directly contact ANY member in the group. You do not have to be connected to them.
If you are looking for contacts in your industry, join a [...]
Want to make your LinkedIn Headline Stand Out?
Your headline is the text that appears underneath your name in LinkedIn. This is the area where you need to SELL yourself and entice the recruiter to read your profile. This area shows up in the search results. The recruiter has typed in some keywords looking for candidates. They get hundreds of results back. You [...]
14Dec2009 | Terri Bishop | 1 comment | Continued
Is your LinkedIn Profile working for you?
Most job seekers have heard or been told they should be on LinkedIn, but are not aware of how it can help you sell yourself. You should put some effort into your profile besides simply filling in the blanks. It should not be a regurgitation of your resume. It is a tool for you to [...]
6Dec2009 | Terri Bishop | 1 comment | Continued
What are your LinkedIn Contact Settings?
Do you know what your LinkedIn Contact settings are? If you don’t have them set correctly, recruiters are not supposed to contact you about job opportunities. Your LinkedIn profile is like your resume; it is a living document. Keep it current! If you are open to job opportunities, MAKE SURE the Career Opportunities box is checked [...]
30Jul2009 | Terri Bishop | 0 comments | Continued
Another thing that I didn't mention is you have the option to click the "I don't know this person" when ...
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