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Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

Isn’t It Time To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile?

February 28, 2017 by Hannah Morgan

Donna Serdula's new book "LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies" should be on your must-read list. Creating and updating your LinkedIn profile is part personal branding, part strategy and part ...
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LinkedIn's Open Candidate

How LinkedIn’s Open Candidate Can Save You Time

December 5, 2016 by Hannah Morgan

If you are tired of your job and ready for a change, then you need to know about LinkedIn's Open Candidate function. ...
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4 Reasons You Can’t Put Off Getting LinkedIn Recommendations

November 29, 2016 by Hannah Morgan

Yes, you really should have LinkedIn recommendations...and the best time to get them is now! ...
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The Anatomy of A Successful LinkedIn Profile [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 11, 2016 by Hannah Morgan

Don't just set it and forget it or upload your resume and wait! Follow these tips to make your LinkedIn profile successful. ...
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Network Online and In Person for Best Results

March 9, 2016 by Hannah Morgan

It isn't enough to have a LinkedIn profile and spend your days applying for jobs online. You are going to have to network online and in person! ...
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LinkedIn Updates App

December 2, 2015 by Hannah Morgan

I'll be honest, I've never been a fan of the LinkedIn app. But this may change. LinkedIn announced changes to their app recently. (They don't often let us know about updates/changes, so this is a ...
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The Difference Between Following and Connecting on LinkedIn

September 8, 2015 by Hannah Morgan

Yes, there is a difference between following and connecting on LinkedIn. You MIGHT see the status updates of someone you only follow on LinkedIn and their long-form posts (LinkedIn's blogging ...
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Summary Sunday: Stop Lurking on LinkedIn

August 9, 2015 by Hannah Morgan

LinkedIn is more than a job board. Stop lurking. To get the most from this tool, you need to understand how to use it...the right way. ...
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Your Visibility On LinkedIn: What You Need To Know

May 13, 2014 by Hannah Morgan

Did you know that changes to LinkedIn could be impacting your visibility? No matter why you use LinkedIn- for job search, to promote your business or just to stay connected, you should know how people ...
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LinkedIn Resources for College Students

April 18, 2014 by Hannah Morgan

Did you know, only a small percent of college students use LinkedIn?! And did you know that over 90% of recruiters are using LinkedIn?!   Let's build a bridge! I want to arm you with ...
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LinkedIn Features You Don’t Want to Overlook

November 14, 2012 by Hannah Morgan

LinkedIn is the number one professional network, however, that doesn't mean everyone uses it or knows about the neat things it can do. These are features you should know about. ...
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LinkedIn Conundrums

October 10, 2012 by Hannah Morgan

There Are Few Absolutes Every individual on LinkedIn has a different interpretation of how they want to use the tool. I hope you have goals for how you plan to use LinkedIn both as a job seeker and ...
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I use LinkedIn to…

October 2, 2012 by Hannah Morgan

How would you finish this sentence- I use LinkedIn to...There are as many different responses to this as there are people on LinkedIn. People use LinkedIn for many different reasons. LinkedIn is not ...
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To Have or Not To Have a LinkedIn Profile Photo

May 29, 2012 by Hannah Morgan

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...what words does your LinkedIn profile photo shout? ...
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LinkedIn Headline When You’re Unemployed

February 15, 2012 by Hannah Morgan

Do you wonder what to put in your LinkedIn headline when unemployed? You're not alone! Your headline should promote YOU, not your employment status, so check out these examples. ...
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Social Networking Works

October 27, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

For all those nay sayers out there, I am happy to share the news that YES, social networking does work!  But only if you are using it! As with most networking, you can never be sure where or how ...
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12 ways to build a better LinkedIn profile

12 Ways to Build a Better LinkedIn Profile

October 4, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

Follow these 12 timeless rules to build a better LinkedIn profile. Because your profile may be holding you back. ...
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Not sure How to Get Started with LinkedIn?

September 15, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

I regularly hear job seekers say they don't know how to get started with LinkedIn.  It breaks my heart.  There are thousands of resources online to answer questions about this.  Read on for some of ...
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Adding Bling to Your LinkedIn Profile

July 21, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

Are you ready to add bling to your LinkedIn profile? It's a great way to show who you are and what you've done! ...
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Building Your Reputation Part 1: LinkedIn

June 21, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

Your reputation on LinkedIn matters a lot! It's time to give some thought to your profile.  ...
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3 Ways to Find People on LinkedIn

3 Ways to Find People on LinkedIn

May 3, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

If you are new to LinkedIn, you may be wondering how you can find people to add to your LinkedIn connections. ...
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How NOT to ask to connect on LinkedIn

April 21, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

When you ask to connect on LinkedIn with someone, what you say matters a lot! Are you asking the invitee to do too much? Have you made it worth their while to connect with you? Remember, connecting ...
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Top 10 LinkedIn Pet Peeves

March 24, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

You know what I get nervous about?  The fact that, with over 1oo million users (or whatever that number is today) LinkedIn is still not being used by a vast number of people who are employed (and ...
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Joining Groups on LinkedIn Can Expand Your Network

January 12, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

You don't have to be on LinkedIn.  But why wouldn't you be there? Being there doesn't mean just having a profile.  It is a great way to meet and engage with others who share a similar interest. If ...
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LinkedIn Tips- How To Find “Great” People to Connect With

January 10, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

How hard is it to find people to connect with on LinkedIn? Not very, if you tap into the wisdom of these 19 experts.  ...
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Remember When You Didn’t See the Need for Email

January 7, 2011 by Hannah Morgan

Here I go!  I am on a mission- to get more employed people to use LinkedIn. But I need your help. I was invited to be a guest at a power networking group yesterday.  This isn't just any power ...
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Being Found Requires More Than Just the Right Keywords

December 9, 2010 by Hannah Morgan

Using the right keywords on LinkedIn is critical, you know that.  But it is going to take more than just using the right keywords to land your next job.  ...
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Master LinkedIn Today

November 5, 2010 by Hannah Morgan

I just read Kyle Lacy's post listing 20 case studies on the many ways professionals are using LinkedIn- to land jobs, to increase leads and sales, to raise money, share ideas and oh so many other ...
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I Need to Find a Contact at…

August 31, 2010 by Hannah Morgan

Often times I have seen LinkedIn group members pose the request "I need to find a contact at ABC company, know anyone?" My first reaction is, great!  They are asking for help.  But then as I think ...
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Find the Back Door for a Job Posting Using LinkedIn

August 3, 2010 by Hannah Morgan

There's no stopping you from searching the job boards. So if you must do that, then know how to find the back door for a job posting. ...
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