When you consider applying for a new job or trying for a promotion, one of the biggest hurdles you may have is getting past your own background. After all, there is probably SOMETHING in your past that you are not particularly proud of, and perhaps you think this will prevent you from obtaining a new [...]
With LinkedIn such an important social platform in the recruiting and hiring process, having recommendations on your profile is important. Great recommendations can make a difference! Consider them your online reference sheet packed with a punch. How to Request Recommendations on LinkedIn Only ask for recommendations from people who are relevant to your goals — [...]
In Part 1 of this series I talked about how LinkedIn recommendations give you visibility, search engine optimization, and keyword searchability. The magic formula for writing a recommendation was revealed along with what people are looking for when they read a recommendation. If you missed Part 1, click here. If You’re Asked to Give a [...]
LinkedIn recommendations are a natural evolution of references and letters of recommendation. However, they often are more credible than these traditional documents, because it is harder to fake a recommendation on LinkedIn than it is to forge a letter. Since many companies are restricting reference checks to verification of title and dates of employment, a [...]
At some point in most people’s careers, they will have to interact with a recruiter. One of the most important issues when working with recruiters is communication. Keeping the recruiter informed about where you are in your job search process, i.e. other interviews you have, and other companies you are applying to, will help the [...]
photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.com It’s a fact that prospective employers will check out potential candidates online. One of the first places they go is LinkedIn. This social media platform gives them the perfect place to compare the LinkedIn profile with the resume. Five things employers look at in a LinkedIn profile: Recommendations, Endorsements. [...]
Did you know that recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on the initial “look” at a resume? It used to be 10 seconds! We’ve seen dramatic changes in the last few years with the time constraints imposed upon us, forcing people to create new ways to do things. Faster ways of doing things isn’t [...]
LinkedIn is the top social networking site for professionals who want to be found and build a network, but you want to be careful how you use the site when in the midst of a confidential job search. Know your company’s policy about LinkedIn. If there isn’t a policy in place, consider approaching your boss about [...]
What you do before, during, and after the job interview can significantly affect whether you are offered the job. Just like the purpose of the resume is to get you an interview, the purpose of an interview is to get you a job offer. The interview helps the decision-maker identify your qualifications for the position, [...]
Since LinkedIn launched in 2003, it has evolved into the premier social network platform for professionals. A few stats: More than 300 million users worldwide 41% of people now report 500+ connections 50+% of users are spending more than two hours a week on LinkedIn Are you a pro at using LinkedIn or just barely [...]
