This post has been updated! Please view this post: Where did my LinkedIn Posts go? I finally got the new look to my LinkedIn profile! Inline editing makes life so much easier. As I lovingly gazed at my LinkedIn profile, admiring the new, modern, streamlined look… I noticed something very important was missing. WHERE DID …
LinkedIn just released a new feature: LinkedIn Endorsements. Today is the first day that I have spotted this new feature. It appears when you visit a person’s LinkedIn profile. Upon visiting, a box appears above their profile where you can choose which of their stated Skills & Expertise you endorse. LinkedIn states: Now you can …
Over the last few weeks, I presented at a number of events talking about the power of LinkedIn. Regardless of the event, one question kept popping up over and over again. People wanted to know how they could change the order of their experiences, recommendations, and profile sections within LinkedIn. Yes, it’s entirely doable to …
Recently I have received a slew of LinkedIn recommendation requests from individuals that I don’t know very well or have never met. I found it rather surprising that these strangers would ask me for a recommendation, especially since we have never worked together. Here’s something to remember: If you wouldn’t recommend a person in the real world, there’s no need to recommend them in the cyber world.
Do not be afraid to say NO!
This is how I gently turned down the one request:
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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