I just received an email from a professional interested in my LinkedIn Profile Optimization services. She was concerned about doing business over the Web. I can understand her online security concern. Here is her question and how I responded:
Hi Donna,
I really would like to have you optimize my LinkedIn profile but my only concern is the payment side. You have a really nice site and I would love, love if you could deliver. I am just concerned about scams. How could we work through that? I am scared to pay upfront.
Thanks,
Jessica
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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
by Val I recently received a question about the proper length of a LinkedIn profile. I figured it would be best to publish the question and answer it for everyone to read.
Hi Donna,
I?m really curious about why some experts (including you) are saying ?use up as much space as possible?. This seems to fly in the face of the usual emphasis on brevity in writing for the web, or in writing a resume. Why do you think length is good for LinkedIn?
-Thea K.
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I received an email today asking me what 2 suggestions I might offer as immediate improvements to a LinkedIn Profile. This is what I wrote: My first suggestion would be to determine the goal of your profile. Why are you on LinkedIn? What are you trying to achieve? Is your profile for reputation management? Are …
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