LinkedIn Makeover: Profile Optimization Blog

On LinkedIn's old interface, you could click on skills listed on a person's profile and get whisked away to a Skills page that provided key insights into that particular skill. LinkedIn's redesigned desktop experience has removed the link to the skills pages. Did the LinkedIn developers simply forget to include the link? Is LinkedIn planning on retiring the Skills pages? Or are they still developing this part of the new design? I do not know. HOWEVER, the good news is that the Skill pages are st

The new LinkedIn redesign was just announced and the scale of changes to their desktop experience is absolutely massive. From the screenshots and video LinkedIn has provided, this new look is quite a departure from what we are used to seeing. LinkedIn has been the social network you had to be on as opposed to the social network you wanted to be on. The new design will transform the LinkedIn experience to one that is more social, more user-friendly, and enjoyable. Will users find themselves drawn

I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read. Keep reading for some LinkedIn SEO tips!     Question Answer: Hi Duane, It's important to realize that search results on LinkedIn are not the same for everyone. LinkedIn's search results are catered to the person searching. When you search using keywords, the results and order of results are different from person to person, even if they are perf

I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read.     Question: Answer: Hi Jennifer, What a fantastic question! Let me give a little background first before I tell you the answer... When you send an invitation to connect to a person on LinkedIn, you must select how you know that person: LinkedIn only wants you to connect with people you know and trust. That's the reason why the only options tha

The job search has radically changed over the last few years. Recruiters are used much more commonly and LinkedIn is the tool of choice for hiring managers, recruiters, and job seekers. In this Webinar, I interview A-List Recruiter, Bill Fell and get him to divulge what people need to know to work successfully with a recruiter. You'll see exactly how recruiters use Applicant Tracking Systems and LinkedIn AND what you can do to stand out. How to work with a recruiter Connect with Bill Fell on Lin

I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read.     Question: Answer: Hi Elaine, What a great question! It's important to audit your LinkedIn profile. You want to make sure everything listed is current and reflective of who you are and where you are going in your career.   3 Tips to Get Your LinkedIn Skills Section Under Control!Here are 3 tips to get your Skills section under control an

I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read. Question: Answer: Hi Jeff! There are some "experts" who say that you should upload your resume to your LinkedIn profile. I don't agree. You want your LinkedIn profile to be the hook that gets people to request your resume. That way, you have control and can determine who gets to see it. Your resume contains your complete career trajectory and you don't wa

keep hearing it, "LinkedIn is NOT Facebook! Why are people clogging up my LinkedIn newsfeed with stupid memes, pictures, and quizzes?" LinkedIn is a professional network and the newsfeed should be a place to read professional updates from your network of connections. Unfortunately, some people have a hard time differentiating when to post to LinkedIn and when to post to Facebook. The good news is there is a way to clean up your newsfeed so it shows the updates you want to see. Scrolling through

I often get questions from people regarding LinkedIn. When I feel the question is shared by others, I post it here on my blog for all to read.   Question: Answer: Hi Steven! What a great question! You are absolutely right-- it's much harder to determine if a LinkedIn Group is worth joining now that the discussions are hidden. But with that stated, there are things you can look for to determine if a LinkedIn Group will provide value. 5 Ways to Determine if a LinkedIn Group is Worth Joining H