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…
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 and Follow- New on LinkedIn
Well, based on changes at LinkedIn, this feature is no longer available...however, you can find instructions on how to follow your LinkedIn connections on Twitter by reading this post by Andy ...
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Putting It Out There
A great number of Boomers are not comfortable putting themselves out there. They are far different from the narcissistic Gen Y who seek opportunities to share information about themselves ...
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LinkedIn Groups- What is the purpose?
Are you a member of a LinkedIn group that you benefit from? Let's define "benefit from". In other words, are you learning, sharing, engaging in conversation, meeting great thinkers? In my opinion, ...
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2009 Hiring Trends In Review
Each year I look forward to CareerXroads Sources of Hire study results. Why? Because it justifies what all the expert career coaches are saying. We all know how turbulent 2009 ...
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LinkedIn Is No Longer Optional. It May Be More Important Than Your Resume
You've heard about LinkedIn. You have a skeleton of a profile and a few contacts...now why isn't your phone ringing off the hook? ...
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3 Ways to Use LinkedIn Groups
Do you use LinkedIn Groups? According to some LinkedIn experts you should join as many groups as possible. Learn why you want to use LinkedIn Groups for your job search. ...
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LinkedIn is Only a Tool, You are the Operator
LinkedIn is simply a tool to use to develop and nurture your network. As a tool, you have to determine how you will use it. You are the operator.
I'd like to add you to my professional network on ...
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Sales 101
People with a background in selling understand the job search process. They have lived it daily as they sold whatever product or service they represented for their previous employers. ...
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Setting Yourself Apart from the Crowd
Yesterday I re-tweeted (shared) an article from Mashable called "Do You Pass the Social Media Test". Every job seeker must read this. It explains, from a recruiter's ...
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LinkedIn Is A “MUST” Tool
I had a great set of conversations last night and the topic of LinkedIn and questions regarding it's benefits came up. I am convinced that everyone today needs it. Consider it your ...
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95% of Employers Using LinkedIn
If you are serious about managing your career, you've got to be on LinkedIn. A study released by Jobvite (posted on UpMo's blog) asked employers about their use of ...
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Letter to the newly unemployed
Dear Job seeker:
It has come to my attention that you have recently been released of your duties. I am sorry to hear this news, I am sure it is very difficult for you.
In my desire to help ...
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