Author Archives: Wayne Breitbarth
See How You Measure Up: Get Your Free Social Selling Index Score
It’s back-to-school time here in the United States, and that means lots of new beginnings—teachers, friends, activities, and, of course, a new grading period. So, what does this have to do with LinkedIn? Well, LinkedIn has an awesome FREE grading system called the LinkedIn Social Selling Index (SSI). However, most people have not taken advantage of it. 
How to Get More LinkedIn Profile Views from Hiring Managers
Whether you’re officially looking for a new job or just trying to get noticed by the right people in case they might be interested in you, the number one thing you need to do is get more LinkedIn profile views from the hiring managers at your target companies.
Important 2020 LinkedIn Updates Everyone Can Use
LinkedIn made significant changes and updates to its site in the first half of 2020—too many to discuss in one article. Therefore, I’ve put these LinkedIn updates in three buckets: those that are applicable to all members, company page changes, and changes for job seekers.
Is It Time to Do Some Necessary LinkedIn Network Pruning?
Your LinkedIn network is one of your most valuable business assets. Therefore, you should add people to your network very strategically. But people change and circumstances change, and occasionally you may find it necessary to do some network pruning.
Job Switch: How LinkedIn Helps You Prepare for a Career Change Now
What LinkedIn steps should you be taking right now to prepare yourself for a possible job switch in the near future? Since the pandemic hit, this is the #1 question I get from people who are looking to upgrade their careers. In response to this question, here are five specific action steps you can implement right now.
A New LinkedIn Profile for this Temporary New Reality
Use the extra time you have during the coronavirus pandemic to reach out and show important people in your network that you care, and create a new LinkedIn profile so your brand will shine when our economy gets back on track, customers start buying, and companies start hiring again.