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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.
[continue reading...]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.
[continue reading...]Will asking for a recommendation make colleagues think you’re planning to jump ship? It depends on the timing. When should you ask for a LinkedIn recommendation from your manager, colleagues or internal/external customers?
[continue reading...]A history of brief job tenures can raise a red flag during the job search process. In this post I’ll tell you how to explain short-term jobs on your resume and during job interviews, so you can move past the issue smoothly and quickly. By “short term jobs,” I don’t mean contract or temporary roles. [continue reading…]
Is your resume writing process is DIY, AI-assisted, or working with a pro? Either way, start by asking yourself the right questions. If your work history reads like a series of dry-as-dust job descriptions, ask yourself these questions about each position: Was it a new position? If so, what problem was it created to solve? [continue reading…]
