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Use LinkedIn’s About Section to Tell Your “Why?”

Leveraging this LinkedIn field differentiates you from the competition. For the last decade, job seekers have been conditioned to focus on accomplishments, measurable outcomes, and endorsements when demonstrating their professional worth. Highlighting these characteristics when applying for jobs has proven to be effective because they emphasize the indispensable qualities that differentiate you from the competition. But do these accomplishments sincerely represent your true value to the employer? I suspect there is more you want to say. You might think to yourself, “Oh, I’ll tell them… Read More »Use LinkedIn’s About Section to Tell Your “Why?”

The Strategic Job Seeker: Why Professional Associations Should Be Your First Stop

The Job Search Paradox When unemployment strikes, your instinct is likely to dive headfirst into job boards, frantically applying to every opening you can find. It seems logical: need job → apply for jobs. But here’s the surprising truth: statistically, applying to job postings is one of the least effective ways to secure employment. Research consistently shows that 70-80% of positions are filled through networking and personal connections rather than applications. This is where professional associations become your most powerful tool. Why Professional Associations Matter… Read More »The Strategic Job Seeker: Why Professional Associations Should Be Your First Stop

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Transform Your Profile: The Role of LinkedIn Recommendations

LinkedIn recommendations serve as powerful testimonials that enhance your personal brand by providing authentic, third-party validation of your professional capabilities. Unlike self-promotion, these endorsements from managers, team members and clients create a compelling narrative about your work impact and character through the eyes of those who have directly experienced your expertise. When thoughtfully cultivated, recommendations weave together to form a credible, multi-dimensional portrait of your professional identity, helping you stand out in a competitive landscape while building trust with potential employers, clients, and collaborators who… Read More »Transform Your Profile: The Role of LinkedIn Recommendations

How to Reframe Past Negative Employment

When you speak with someone in your job search process, whether it is a networking contact or a potential employer, you want to leave them with a positive impression. That probably sounds obvious, but while being honest about your situation and past employment, you might have done the opposite. Through the desire for connection, you might feel compelled to give your audience the personal details of your difficult current or past work circumstances. This might work well for a friend or romantic partner but not… Read More »How to Reframe Past Negative Employment

How to Increase Followers and Build SEO on LinkedIn This Holiday Season

It is now widely understood how important a strong LinkedIn profile is to your job search efforts. Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has grown to include 875 million members and become THE place for professionals to network and be found. Unfortunately, I have found that most of my clients are not leveraging the platform to its capacity and, as such, are missing out on attracting new career opportunities to them. It is important to invest in your LinkedIn footprint so that your profile and… Read More »How to Increase Followers and Build SEO on LinkedIn This Holiday Season

How to Overcome The Feeling of Bragging to Showcase Your Achievements

It’s natural to feel a bit uncomfortable when talking about your achievements, as you might worry about coming across as bragging or arrogant. Your upbringing or culture might discourage you from talking about your own merits. However, effectively communicating your accomplishments is crucial during the job search process. It is important that you share how you went beyond the foundational duties of your job to have a positive impact on the company, team, or clients you served. Here are some tips to help you overcome… Read More »How to Overcome The Feeling of Bragging to Showcase Your Achievements

How to Apply for a Job When You Don’t Meet Minimum Requirements

When was the last time you read a job posting and didn’t meet the minimum requirements of the position, but you said to yourself, ” I know I can do this job!”? Probably pretty recently. This happens regularly, but most job seekers will either not apply or apply without mentioning which requirement(s) they lack and what they offer in its place. This makes it difficult for employers to connect the dots on how you could be a good fit for the job. There are several… Read More »How to Apply for a Job When You Don’t Meet Minimum Requirements

How to Have Compassion for the Hiring Manager that Ghosts You

My Dharma teacher once shared that when you are judging someone by an act as bad or inferior to your expectations, you are only seeing a sliver of reality. She reminded our Sangha that we are forgetting that there were billions of moments that occurred before the moment we were affected. The question then becomes, “is it possible that we are judging something that we don’t fully understand?” This question can easily be asked in a situation where an employer “ghosts” you. Ghosting is often… Read More »How to Have Compassion for the Hiring Manager that Ghosts You

How to Secure More LinkedIn Recommendations using The Triple W Process

Remember that saying “words are empty without actions to back them up?” I think about this statement when anyone asks me how important recommendations are on their Linkedin profile. While the words you choose to place in your profile are purposeful, especially for SEO, backing them up with action can give their meaning an added boost. In this case, in the form of recommendations. Securing and adding recommendations on your LinkedIn account transforms your words into evidence of your achievements. A well-written recommendation is one… Read More »How to Secure More LinkedIn Recommendations using The Triple W Process