Burnt out? Over-worked? Discouraged? It happens to all of us.
This week’s roundup of posts will help you be better at what you do…from learning how to search LinkedIn to being more productive at networking or your job!
LinkedIn Privacy Settings and How they Effect Your Job Search
By Dana Levy, Brooklyn Resum Studio | YouTern
How much do you really know about your privacy settings on LinkedIn? Learn what information you can control and what you can’t.
How To: Search the New LinkedIn Search Interface (Properly) Using Field Commands
by Holly Fawcett | SocialTalent
This should really be titled, how to search LinkedIn now that advanced search is gone!
It is written for recruiters, but all the same instructions apply to you as well.
NETWORKING
How To Network Your Way To A New Job
by Phoebe Vertigan | Firebrand Talent Ignition
You know you should be networking, but the thought of it repulses you. Keep in mind this one tip from the articleand please, go read the other 4 tips:
Focus on sharing knowledge and learning something new
CAREER
Let’s Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills’
by Seth Godin | It’s Your Turn
Anything written by Seth Godin is worth your time to read! He talks about the importance of soft skills- which shouldn’t be overlooked.
WORK SMARTER SUMMIT: Free videos from experts
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Here are a couple of my favorites!
- Dorie Clark – On How To Get Your Work Recognized
- Mark Babbitt – On How Working Social Is Working Smarter
How to Build a Great Reputation
by Frank Sonnenberg
It isn’t enough to do your job well. People have to know about you! Here are 8 things you can do to shine!
How Proper Use of Work Breaks Greatly Increases Productivity [Infographic]
by QuidCorner on YouTern
Research proves you’ll do better work if you take breaks! Everyone is different, so find a routine that works for you!
by QuidCorner
Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
