Are LinkedIn recommendations important? My answer is a resounding Yes! In this conversation, fellow job search coach Marc Miller and I explain exactly how these comments from your contacts can power your job search in many ways, by… …providing clear evidence of hard-to-prove skills, …improving your LinkedIn search rankings, …presenting you as someone who maintains [continue reading…]

Saying “yes!” to a job offer sets the clock ticking on a crucial moment in your career. What can you do to start out on the right foot, maximize good relationships and minimize stress as you make your job transition? A Moment for Career Management Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.” [continue reading…]

Resigning from a job isn’t like that old hit song, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” because if you care about your career, you can’t “just hop out the back.” In this post I’ll provide smart tips for how to quit your job in a way that will set you up for long-term success. Consider [continue reading…]

Look at it this way: what carries more weight to a prospective employer – your opinion about yourself (as expressed in your profile, resume, etc.), or what your past managers and customers say about you? If you don’t have recommendations, request some (and give some, while you’re at it!). Here are six smart ways to [continue reading…]

Even if you’re not in job search mode, LinkedIn is essential as a place to make connections and communicate your value in the professional world. To help you get the most out of LinkedIn, here are 10+ tips for creating a profile that will help you achieve your career goals.  1. Consider your name. Will [continue reading…]