You have job search questions and here are answers!
From how to extract yourself from a networking conversation to what NOT to do during a job interview, these articles will answer your job search questions! You’ll also find help understanding LinkedIn’s settings, what to do when someone views your LinkedIn profile, how to create a personal mission statement and why you shouldn’t dismiss or ignore the power of being active on social media!
I’ve done the research to find answers to your job search questions! Hope these help!
NETWORKING
3 Polite Ways to End That Networking Conversation (That Don’t Involve Obvious Excuses)
by Kat Boogaard | The Muse
How do you get out of a conversation at a networking event? These very straight-forward cues will work!
A Time Sensitive Guide To LinkedIn Settings
by Andy Foote | Linkedinsights
Your LinkedIn profile has 66 settings – 27 of them relate to privacy. When was the last time you visited the settings section? Andy Foote explains what they mean and which settings will help give you “maximum visibility, opportunity and security.”
Exactly What To Do After Someone Visits Your LinkedIn Profile
by Kat Boogaard, The Muse | Fast Company
LinkedIn is the only social network that shows you who has looked at your profile. Here are some ideas to make the most of this feature and create new opportunities!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ready, Set, Switch — Shape Up Your Social Media
by Dr. Dawn Graham | Forbes
Do you really need to be active on social media? There are at least 3 reasons the answer is yes plus how to improve your online footprint.
PERSONAL BRANDING
How To Write A Personal Mission Statement That Inspires You
by Amelia Keiser | BrandYourself
You may not think you need a personal mission statement until you read this article. When you define yours, you build your brand, your credibility, an audience – yet most importantly, it helps you stay true to your strengths and attracts future career opportunities!
MENTIONS
Updating LinkedIn Profile Tips: Don’t Get Caught with Your Profile Down!
by Jeffrey Bacon
Don’t overlook the importance of refining your LinkedIn profile! These tips will help you improve it! I’m thrilled that Jeffrey Bacon quoted me in this article (along with many other talented experts!)
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.
