All Posts Tagged With: "LinkedIn"
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
Networking in your pajamas
Most people understand that the more people you know, the more likely someone in your circle can assist you in your job search. In the dark ages(a few years back), the only way to meet more people was to get out of your house and network as much as possible. While I am still a [...]
12Nov2009 | Terri Bishop | 1 comment | Continued
How are you using Twitter in your job search?
Twitter is like the Wild Wild West as a new technology, but there are job postings and connections being made from it. Below are still of the things I am doing. Write and share what you have tried and whether you have seen results. We can all benefit with information on how to use this [...]
2Sep2009 | Terri Bishop | 1 comment | Continued
How to attach your resume in your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn profiles are great, but recruiters usually want to see a resume. Make it easy for them by including your resume in your LinkedIn profile. To add your resume, select the edit profile link, and there will be a section to add applications. Select the Box.net application. This application allows you to upload a Word [...]
7Aug2009 | Terri Bishop | 1 comment | Continued
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