I’m sure you already know that LinkedIn is a potent tool for job seekers and professionals, but did you know that 80% of recruiters use it to find talent? That’s why ensuring your profile is in tip-top shape is essential. Here are two easy ways to get noticed on LinkedIn: Use Keywords: Your LinkedIn profile […]
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Networking is hard work, but it is absolutely necessary for your job search or transition. If you want a new position or a promotion, you will need to get better at networking. And here are some tips that will make networking easier. First, be able to tell others, in about 30 seconds, the type of
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A bad fit with company culture can make a great job a miserable job. So do your homework and identify companies that have a mission that you can agree with and that treat their employees in the way you want to be treated. Remember, in every interaction, just as the hiring manager is interviewing you
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According to Jobvite’s Recruiter Nation 2015 survey, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to identify talent in an increasingly competitive job market. As I discussed in a previous blog post, two ways to ensure that your profile is noticed and read is to load it with key words and create a customized headline that promotes your
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Only connect with people you know. The entire point of using LinkedIn is to find and connect with other people. These may be people in your industry, a field that interests you, or connections through your first-degree connections with whom you really don’t share much in common. I urge you not to accept every request
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Remember that your LinkedIn profile is information about you – not about your current employer. So strengthen your profile, making every section from your headline to the summary to your skills section heavy with content that demonstrates your abilities to meet employers’ needs. According to Jobvite’s Recruiter Nation 2015 survey, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn
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In my last blog post, I discussed specific ways to create a personal brand that is robust and consistent across all media. Now let’s discuss the personal branding in a job search, beyond the resume and cover letter. Create your brand on LinkedIn! Creating a consistent message across all documents will promote the perception you
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In today’s world of social media and instant access to information via the internet, everyone has a brand. The only decision is whether you will take control of your brand to develop and enrich it or allow others to define your brand for you. As you begin a job search, your focus is on resumes
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Who hasn’t thought about updating their LinkedIn profile to look for jobs, but hesitated because of connections to the boss and colleagues? Now, you don’t have to be concerned. LinkedIn has removed this worry with the launch of a new feature called Open Candidates. This feature allows you to let recruiters know you are in
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The culture of the company can make a wonderful job even more enjoyable or make a wonderful job a miserable experience. Do your research before the interview so that you have an idea of the company culture and if it is the right fit for you. Web Search: Of course, read the company website first.
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