Share Your LinkedIn Profile Fast with Your Personal QR Code
A couple of years ago, I was waiting in line for coffee when I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. She mentioned she was a hiring manager for a local tech firm. Jackpot, right? I told her about my work and how I support job seekers. She smiled and said, “Let’s connect […]
LinkedIn Engagement, Step 4: Want to Go Faster? Look Beyond LinkedIn
Imagine trying to find your dream home using only Zillow… in 2005.Sure, you’d get a few listings. But you’d be missing the conversations with realtors, Facebook “homes for sale” groups, private listings, and neighborhood forums. In other words: you’d be playing the game with one eye closed. That’s how many job seekers treat LinkedIn. Don’t […]
LinkedIn Engagement, Step 3: Stop Stressing About Posting—Start Commenting
One of my clients, Carla, told me a story that perfectly captures what it feels like to finally find your inroad on LinkedIn. Years ago, she attended a local business mixer, where she felt completely out of her element. She hovered by the snack table, clutching a sparkling water, convinced everyone else there was born […]
LinkedIn Engagement, Step 2: Who Do You Want to Talk To?
When Beth was little, she spent an entire summer trying to catch frogs in a creek behind her house. Every day, she’d run out with her net, only to come back soggy and empty-handed. Then her older cousin visited. He crouched by the water, totally still, and waited. Within minutes, he caught a frog […]
LinkedIn Engagement, Step 1: What Do You Want to Be Known For?
You know those group projects in school where everyone gets assigned the same role on paper—“project manager”—but there’s always one person who ends up doing all the work, one who turns in late edits at 11:59 PM, and one who thinks memes are a communication strategy? They all had the same title. But you knew […]
Don’t Know Which Skills to Include on LinkedIn? Here’s a Trick.
In today’s job market, your LinkedIn profile is more than a digital resume—it’s a billboard where you can tell recruiters you have the skill, motivation, and culture fit they seek. Interesting content, coupled with the right keywords, will help you attract and engage recruiters. But how do you know what keywords to use? “Skills Match”! […]
To Include Or Not To Include: Where and How to Talk About Your Side Hustle if You’re Job-Hunting
A client started a side hustle as a Health Coach and wondered if she should include that information on her resume and LinkedIn. For context, she’s been Technical Project Manager at various unrelated businesses, from a State office to a data center provider. At the core of this question is strategy and cost-benefit tradeoff. Let’s […]
Get Noticed by Recruiters: The Power of a Strong LinkedIn Cover Image
Because your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression you make on recruiters and potential employers, it’s essential to make it count. A cover image is one way to stand out and make a strong visual impact. What is a LinkedIn Cover Image? A LinkedIn cover image is a banner at the top of your […]
Under the Radar: How to Refresh Your LinkedIn Profile Without Alerting Your Employer
In a constantly evolving job market, professionals must be prepared to adapt and explore new opportunities. Whether you’re considering a career change or simply keeping your options open, updating your LinkedIn profile is a crucial step in your job search journey. If you’re currently employed but launching a job search, you might be wondering, “Can […]
LinkedIn’s #OpentoWork feature is a great way to say, “Help! I’m desperate!”
Imagine you’re trying to sell your house. You’ve listed on all the popular real estate sites, but the only sign you could find to hang out front says, “Desperate to Sell!” in big, bold, green letters. It’s an attention grabber, for sure, but does it inspire confidence in buyers and compel them to make you […]