Category Archives: LinkedIn

The Shocking Truth Why You Don’t Show Up in LinkedIn Search Results

Now, how many of you have been contacted on LinkedIn by someone who found you through search? Probably just a few. But it doesn’t make sense huh? You’ve done everything to make your profile complete and keyword friendly. It all comes down to your connections. So how do you get up to 500+?    

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Make an Impact with Your LinkedIn Headline

Did you know you can customize your LinkedIn headline? By default LinkedIn places your current job title in there, but it can be so much more! … Here are some examples of headlines I think are unique and show value.   

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The One-Two Punch: A Well-Written LinkedIn Profile and Resume

The resume used to be the most important tool to landing a new job. With an audience of 150 million users, however, the LinkedIn profile now stars as the powerful catalyst connecting job hunters with hiring managers and recruiters.

Your one-two punch as a young professional is a well-written resume and LinkedIn profile: Your “right cross” is an expertly prepared profile marketing your talents, while your targeted resume is the “left jab” in landing the job.

Put yourself ahead of the competition… be prepared with both!   

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5 Great Tips to Add Contacts Outside Your LinkedIn Network

Once you move beyond the generic “add connections” option that LinkedIn has, you might want to specifically search for and increase your connections with people aligned with whatever connection policy you might have. The challenge is that restrictions exist within LinkedIn that may prevent you from inviting others you don’t personally know.

Follow these guidelines to complete the connection:   

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LinkedIn Etiquette: Good Manners Make a Difference

One of LinkedIn’s most important attributes is to offer group members an opportunity to connect with alumni, business, employment, environmental, networking, non-profit, and sports colleagues, to name just a few.

Since LinkedIn is all about marketing yourself and reaching out to others, have you considered what kind of impression you’re making with something as simple as your invitation to connect? It’s all about etiquette.   

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Life (and Job Search!) Advice from the Co-Founder Of LinkedIn

Reid Hoffman, cofounder of LinkedIn, has a new book out called “The Start-up of You.” … Although Hoffman’s book focuses on professional advice, these are also great tips for job seekers. Here are the top three tips I took away from Zwilling’s article.   

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