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Use LinkedIn’s “About” Section to Tell Your Story

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 Story

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 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

New LinkedIn Features Connect Job Seekers with Hiring Managers

New LinkedIn Features Allow Job Seekers to Prove their Skills and Hiring Managers to Quickly Assess Candidates Let’s face it, it can feel hard to actually get noticed on LinkedIn. However, I’ve got to credit LinkedIn for consistently developing new ways for job seekers and hiring managers to connect. Recently, LinkedIn has come out with two new features that allow both talent to shine and hiring managers to quickly ascertain whether potential candidates have the right skills for their open positions. While these features are… Read More »New LinkedIn Features Connect Job Seekers with Hiring Managers

Top 10 Ideas on What to Post on LinkedIn

I post on LinkedIn on a regular basis but even I get stuck on what to say. I will find myself staring at the flashing cursor beside “What do you want to talk about?” hoping something creative and thought-provoking will pop into my mind. When nothing comes up, I refer to a guide I found on the Red Website Design blog. Below, I share that guide with additions that I have found to be helpful.