LinkedIn

Want to stand out on LinkedIn and up your game? My clients often ask me to help them get noticed on LinkedIn. Those in business for themselves want to stand out to prospective clients and referral partners. People looking work want to stand out to recruiters and potential hiring authorities. They are all frustrated, because they just aren’t sure what kinds of changes would help. Since this is such a popular request, last year I published an e-book entitled10 Ways to Stand Out on LinkedIn. With all the changes that have taken place on LinkedIn since then, I knew an [...]

Have  you thought to use LinkedIn’s Volunteer Experience Section to showcase your community involvement? Earlier this year, LinkedIn made major changes in the format of LinkedIn profiles. One was to consolidate many sections under the Accomplishments, which is located toward the bottom of your profile. It can include certifications, courses completed, organization memberships, projects, honors and awards, languages spoken, test scores, publications, patents, and more. While it still makes sense to populate the sections under Accomplishments, it is also important to complete the Volunteer Experience section.     Which Organizations Should You Include in Your Volunteer Experience Section? When you [...]

Does your LinkedIn profile create a good first impression? In 2013, Anna Pitts published an article titled You Only Have 7 Seconds to Make a Good First Impression in “Business Outsider Australia." Some of the key things she listed include: Smile Shake hands Introduce yourself Speak clearly Maintain eye contact Read the original article at https://www.businessinsider.com.au/only-7-seconds-to-make-first-impression-2013-4 Now let’s translate these concepts into the LinkedIn environment. In 2013, Karen Emanuelson provided six helpful tips in her article Creating a First Impression on LinkedIn in the online publication “Reciprocate.” Here are some of her tips, with a few additional suggestions from me. [...]