Laid Off! Getting Started Using LinkedIn for Job Search in 6 EASY Steps
I received another question, this time from a past client of mine. We optimized his profile a few months ago and as he had expected might happen, he was let go just yesterday. Here is his email and my response… Donna – I unfortunately have been given notice by my company, and I am negotiating severance. Can you do me a favor and give me a couple tips and ideas on how and when to update my profile. Obviously, there are a lot of contacts I have in the industry and personal. Thanks, Nick Dear Nick, Take a couple days to breath and...
read moreGetting a Job at Amazon
Mashable just posted an article entitled, HOW TO: Land a Job at Amazon. Amazon is one of the world’s most admired companies and clearly a place people want to work. Amazon’s online job board lists 1,900 available positions at their Seattle headquarters but they have openings in all their geographies. And guess how they suggest getting a job with Amazon? many [Amazon Recruiters] are very active on LinkedIn, and Harker encourages applicants to reach out there. Yep, LinkedIn! And I am gonna take a...
read moreLinkedIn Profiles for Job Seeking Mature, Older Workers
My LinkedIn Group, Profile Makeover: Optimization Secrets, had a very interesting discussion take place the other day. One of the members asked, “How do you age proof a LinkedIn profile?” Here are a few ways an older worker can choose to deal with their age on their LinkedIn profile: 1. Embrace your age and go with it. List your graduation date, talk about having 30 years of experience. List your applicable Experiences, or heck, go all the way back. Post your picture. Own your age! 2. Embrace your age but don’t go back 30...
read moreTurn Your LinkedIn Profile into a Resume with a Single Click!
LinkedIn Labs just released a pretty nifty app that let’s you turn your LinkedIn profile into a resume with just one click! The app grabs your LinkedIn profile and formats it into a resume. In fact, there’s a ton of templates to choose from. As much as I like the novelty, I don’t know how usable it is. Why? Because your LinkedIn profile isn’t your resume! And just because you can format it like a resume doesn’t mean it’s going to make a good resume. My suggestion is to only use it if you are under...
read moreHow to Get Hired
I spent yesterday at The 2010 Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey Job Fair. What a fantastic experience! I provided FREE LinkedIn Profile Assessments to the job seekers in attendance. The line to our table snaked around the building at times! I even stayed past closing to give assessments to the remaining people. This morning I read a wonderful article that I wanted to share. It’s all about how to get hired at the company of your dreams. Reading it, it reminded me of some of the advice I gave yesterday at the job fair. I told...
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