Profiles
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One Job Entry or Multiple?
Posted by stylock on 06 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Jobs, Profiles
Mark asks “should a consultant A) list every client as a ‘position’, or B) include one big position that mentions every client engagement?”
My answer was C - list a consulting job and effectively position the value proposition.
LinkedIn’s Twitter-ish Feature
Posted by stylock on 29 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Jobs, Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
I haven’t been a big proponent of this feature in the past, and am changing my tune - update your network through the “what are you working on” feature - to get the word out.
You’ll save time and let people keep up with your recent activities.
LinkedIn For Competitive Intelligence
Posted by stylock on 05 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
LinkedIn insiders know that you can use the site’s information for more than job, sales, and partnering leads - you can find out what others are up to as well.
I’d like to share an article I found where a reporter does just that.
Building Your Network Before You Need It
Posted by stylock on 24 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: Jobs, Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
Every once in a while I find an individual who’s waiting to start using LinkedIn “when they need it” - hinting that until they’re looking for a job, they don’t need to network in general, or use LinkedIn specifically.
I’m always vocal about their need to get out now - when they don’t “need to” - and here’s why…
Cliches To Avoid On LinkedIn
Posted by stylock on 20 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service, Profiles
Visibility - Display Your Blog’s Name
Posted by stylock on 19 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: Profiles
This one is elementary, but LinkedIn leads individuals down the rosy path of obscurity…
Who wants to see “My Blog”?
I’m sure your blog has an interesting and thought out name - use it! I’ll show you how.
Reaching for 100%
Posted by stylock on 14 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: Connections, Endorsements, Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn
I just answered a question on LinkedIn about adding recommendations to add 5% towards that “100% complete” figure…
If it helps motivate you great, if it doesn’t - ignore it.
Profile Building Helps Establish your Platform
Posted by stylock on 14 May 2008 | Tagged as: Profiles
Just last week I was mentioning that quite a few LinkedIn Profiles don’t have a “Summary”. This week a reader has asked a question that goes one step further - how to they build a profile that sets them up for success?
Build a Summary for your Profile!
Posted by stylock on 09 May 2008 | Tagged as: Profiles
Your LinkedIn Profile’s Summary Section … It’s what I like to call your elevator pitch. It’s the high level overview of your personal brand, the space where you convince the reader you’ve got what it takes.
Every LinkedIn profile needs to have a compelling summary section.
So why do so many people leave it empty?
