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There’s a Value in Sharing Posts Written by Others on LinkedIn

I believe there's a value in sharing posts written by others on LinkedIn, even though it's also important to write your own posts. First, doing so provides your connections with a wider variety of topics and perspectives than just yours. Then, by sharing material that your connections have found or written on LinkedIn, you strengthen your relationship with them. And, you expand your LinkedIn network as you connect with people whose material you are sharing.   Here’s a Recent Example I noticed that one of my connections, Michael Friend, has shared three of my recent posts to his LinkedIn connections. [...]

By |2020-04-29T21:31:14-06:00April 29th, 2020|0 Comments
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LinkedIn is Especially Valuable for Job Seekers Now

In the face of skyrocketing unemployment, LinkedIn is especially valuable for job seekers now. Effective use of LinkedIn can increase the likelihood of landing the job you want. Your profile and several other features can really help – if you use them to your best advantage.   Maximizing Your LinkedIn Profile as Job Seeker Photo. Be sure it’s an up-to-date head shot in which you are dressed as you would be for an interview. It may seem obvious, but there should be no other people in the photo, or any pets. Headline. Use key words from descriptions of the types [...]

By |2020-04-14T11:04:07-06:00April 14th, 2020|0 Comments
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Featured is the Newest Profile Section on LinkedIn

There’s a new “kid” on the block – Featured is the newest profile section on LinkedIn. Likely you’re spending most of your time at home these days and much of that is probably online. Hopefully, some of that time is on LinkedIn. I find this site is the best way to stay in touch with business colleagues. As you have looked at people’s LinkedIn profiles, you may have noticed a section in some of them called Featured. It’s a terrific addition to a LinkedIn profile. You will see it right below the About section.   How the Featured Section Works [...]

By |2020-04-09T07:45:51-06:00April 9th, 2020|0 Comments
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Selective Use of Notifications on LinkedIn

Selective use of notifications on LinkedIn can greatly benefit you. Perhaps you have never thought to review your notifications. By never adjusting them, you are getting too much information in the notifications section of LinkedIn. Plus, you are getting all kinds of emails in your inbox that likely are not relevant to you. The end result is that you may be ignoring your notifications – both on LinkedIn and via email. Some of these may be of value to you, so take the time to winnow down the types of notifications you get.   Value of Checking Your Notifications If [...]

By |2020-02-18T21:25:44-07:00February 18th, 2020|0 Comments
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How to Leverage Your Connections When Searching on LinkedIn

You need to know how to leverage your connections when searching on LinkedIn. Whether you’re a business owner or a job seeker, you want to make the most of any connections you have. Your search results are a direct outgrowth of your connections. Yet many people don’t have a clue how to get started searching effectively. LinkedIn provides several kinds of search filters, even for those with a free account. Applying them helps narrow your search so you find just the people you need most. Keep in mind that LinkedIn limits the number of searches a person with a free [...]

By |2020-01-28T15:02:31-07:00January 28th, 2020|0 Comments
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How to Stand Out on LinkedIn as a Job Seeker

To land the job you want, it helps to know how to stand out on LinkedIn as a job seeker. By showcasing yourself and your skills in your profile, recruiters and hiring authorities are more likely to find you. The most critical parts of the profile for a job seeker are the headline, the summary, and the work experience section.   Stand Out by Creating an Impactful Headline Your headline, along with your photo and your name, are the first things people see when they find you. Therefore, you want to make an excellent first impression in your headline. Here [...]

By |2019-12-10T23:01:01-07:00December 10th, 2019|0 Comments
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Many Ways to be Gracious on LinkedIn

There are many ways to be gracious on LinkedIn, and people will truly appreciate you for doing so. These can range from the note you send to someone you hope to connect with to the comments you share. By way of background, unlike some, I often connect with people I haven’t met in real life. So, these tips come from that context.   Getting Connected By simply including a short note with your invitation to connect, you are being gracious. The recipient, especially if they are over 50, will be more receptive to connecting with you if you send a [...]

By |2019-11-19T22:12:36-07:00November 19th, 2019|0 Comments
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Value of Getting and Giving Recommendations on LinkedIn

Have you thought about the value of getting and giving recommendations on LinkedIn? Potential employers, clients and referral partners notice both those you receive and those you give. Yet, many people remain reluctant to ask for public recognition of their work. And some also hesitate to write a recommendation for someone else. Perhaps they don’t know how to ask for a recommendation. Or maybe they’re not sure what to say in one. Recommendations are vital ways to make your profile stand out. It’s one thing to say you’re great at something. It means a lot more when someone else attests [...]

By |2019-11-02T22:53:39-06:00November 2nd, 2019|0 Comments
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Removing Connections and Blocking People on LinkedIn

People often ask me about removing connections and blocking people on LinkedIn. There are many reasons for people to bring up these matters. For example, sometimes you might grow apart from people and no longer have an interest in them. So, you decide to remove them as a connection. Or the person may be a competitor of yours. Many people choose not to connect with others who are direct competitors of theirs. Blocking can be an option if a connection or a someone inviting you to connect comes across as too pushy and annoying.     Removing a LinkedIn Connection [...]

By |2019-10-22T22:42:23-06:00October 22nd, 2019|9 Comments
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Effectively Managing Pending LinkedIn Connection Requests

Do you struggle with effectively managing pending LinkedIn connection requests?  Many of my clients do.   To Connect or Not to Connect? Everyone takes a slightly different approach. In general, I advise my clients to be very selective. Here are some examples of criteria you can apply: You can see a potential business relationship with this person. The two of you are part of the same professional, business, or community organization. This person is a current or former co-worker, business colleague, client, or vendor. You met this person at a networking function and hit it off. You know them from [...]

By |2019-09-23T20:45:49-06:00September 23rd, 2019|0 Comments
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