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by Thea KELLEY | August 31, 2023
A search-optimized LinkedIn profile can attract your next job out of the blue. One of my clients has landed his last two jobs through recruiters finding his profile. In this post I’ll share proven techniques–some well known, and some surprising–to get recruiters to contact you on LinkedIn.
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Social proof can be your job search superpower! If you’ve read my previous post on using testimonials in your resume, you’ve discovered that a well chosen LinkedIn recommendation, customer kudo or glowing quote from a performance evaluation can boost the appeal and credibility of your resume. Here’s an additional innovation: the blurb block.
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Nearly 39% of American adults currently have a side hustle. They go into it for various reasons, but they may be surprised at the effect on their daily working life.
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The standard answer is “it depends,” but for most job seekers I think a good number of LinkedIn connections is “lots.” How many is “lots,” and what will that do for you? Read on.
[continue reading...]by Thea KELLEY | July 21, 2023
When you’re working on something that’s outside your comfort zone–like marketing yourself in a job search–it’s natural to look to others for ideas and examples.
In job search, this “herd mentality” can be a big mistake. You need to be different.
Here are a few smart ways to stop following the herd–and dare to stand out.
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