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Beyond the Profile: Mastering LinkedIn’s 360Brew Algorithm for Job Seekers

You hit “Post” on LinkedIn, sharing a hard-won insight. You check back an hour later and find little activity. A few supportive “congrats” on your recent transition, perhaps a like from a loyal peer, but then, crickets. After all that work creating the perfect post, you leave discouraged. The reach has stalled before it ever left your immediate circle. For a leader in the middle of a career pivot, this reach plateau is more than frustrating; it feels like you are invisible. Most assume their… Read More »Beyond the Profile: Mastering LinkedIn’s 360Brew Algorithm for Job Seekers

What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know About LinkedIn’s New 2026 AI Algorithm

Last week, a frustrated executive client told me, “I’m posting three times a week on LinkedIn, but I’m getting half the views I used to. What am I doing wrong?” My answer was “You might be playing by last year’s LinkedIn algorithm.” If you’ve noticed your LinkedIn engagement dropping dramatically, you’re not imagining it. According to the Algorithm Insights 2025 report by LinkedIn expert Richard van der Blom: The 2026 LinkedIn algorithm has fundamentally changed, and as a job seeker and professional, you need to… Read More »What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know About LinkedIn’s New 2026 AI Algorithm

Find the Right People Faster: How to Use Boolean Searches on LinkedIn

Last week, a client spent three hours on LinkedIn and sent me a list of 50 ‘potential connections.’ When we looked together, only three were actually relevant to her target role. She was exhausted, discouraged, and wondering if networking was even worth it. Here’s the good news: There is a far more precise way to find your target individuals who can move your job search forward. Use Boolean searches together with LinkedIn’s filters. Just as I help clients move from unconscious career drift to intentional… Read More »Find the Right People Faster: How to Use Boolean Searches on LinkedIn

Humanize Your Professional Brand: How Your Personal Story Becomes Your Competitive Edge

In today’s competitive job market, where AI tools can help anyone create a polished résumé, 75% of qualified candidates never make it past the initial screening stage. Why? Because job seekers have been conditioned to present themselves as collections of skills and accomplishments rather than as whole human beings. “In a world of infinite choices, the most valuable commodity is no longer attention, but trust. And trust doesn’t come from credentials—it comes from connection.” Harvard Business Review, “The New Currency of Leadership,” March 2023 While… Read More »Humanize Your Professional Brand: How Your Personal Story Becomes Your Competitive Edge

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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 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