Boasting a 2016 membership of 450 million, a passive profile alone no longer cuts it – particularly if yours is an industry inundated with job
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Professional Development: Key to Networking, Skills + Advancement
The idea of professional development may seem superfluous to those focused on writing a professional resume to further their job search, and for others an unaffordable
Not Getting any Responses to Your Resume? It May Not Be Designed for an Online Read
When it comes to writing a professional resume, if you stick to the formatting that worked back as recently as 2010 . . . you
Ready, Set, Go! Three Steps to Making a Career Change this Fall
Dissatisfied with your current job? Next to January and February, September and October are the best months to land interviews according to top career website
Paid v. Free LinkedIn – Which Option Makes Sense for Me?
As LinkedIn continues to grow and expand, it’s account offerings continue to evolve. As has always been the case, members still have free and paid
The Advantages of a Temp Job from a Job Search Perspective
I am pleased to reprint this article published in the July 22, 2016 edition of Careerealism. During the course of 12 months, U.S. staffing companies hire
LinkedIn – Nice v. Need to Haves
Although perhaps not nearly as cool as Twitter and Snapchat or as funny as Facebook or Instagram, – there’s no doubt that when it comes
What the LinkedIn – Microsoft Deal (Might) Mean to We the Users
Since the big announcement that Microsoft purchased LinkedIn – there’s been much talk about the value of the deal. Over paid? Great deal? If I’d
What Recruiters Need Answered on LinkedIn
It’s been said before. Recruiters and decision makers are leveraging social media, particularly LinkedIn, when searching and vetting candidates. At the end of the
Is Your Executive Resume Up to Date or Out of Date?
I was honored to pen this featured guest blog on MFG.com that appeared earlier this month. Although this post targeted those in the manufacturing industry, many
Common LinkedIn Blunders and Four Quick Fix Solutions
As of October 2015, LinkedIn boasts 400 million users — and has grown by ?50M since June! With numbers like that at your disposal and the cost
Ready, Set, Go! How to Test the Waters to See if There’s a Better Job Out There For You
Dissatisfied with your current job? Suspect a new role may be just what you need? There’s no harm and no better way to find out