Do you need a LinkedIn business page? More than 58 million companies are listed on LinkedIn and 2.7 million companies post daily. Why a business page? If you're running a small business or startup, your personal page may be front and center as you serve as the face of that business, but a LinkedIn business page expands your reach and gives you additional real estate to market … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Boosting Your Success on LinkedIn in 2023
LinkedIn is like any social platform – it's only as good as the effort you put into it. If you only visit when posting a job or sharing a job update, you're missing out on opportunities to grow your LinkedIn presence and foster professional relationships. Luckily, there’s always a chance to turn things around. Here are five tips for setting yourself up for success on LinkedIn … [Read more...]
How LinkedIn Recommendations Can Help Your Career and Business
LinkedIn recommendations matter to your career and your business, and if you're searching for a job, they're absolutely essential. The reason LinkedIn recommendations are so important is simple. People trust opinions and recommendations from their friends, family, colleagues, and peers. Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager. Which would you believe -- a resume … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Looking for a job? If you work in a professional field, then LinkedIn is a great place to find your next career. It’s the most popular social networking site for professionals with hundreds of millions of users, so with patience and persistence, you can make the necessary connections to open new doors to employment opportunities. Follow the five tips below to help you find a … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile Before the New Year
If you are not putting your best self forward on LinkedIn, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. It's time to change your LinkedIn habits before the New Year. Think about it. Do you know how many people Google your name and use your LinkedIn profile to judge your professional value? Potential employers, clients, mentors, and partners are all viewing your profile. Your … [Read more...]
The Truth About LinkedIn: It’s Not Just for Job Seekers
"Why should I use LinkedIn if I am not actively seeking employment?" Contrary to popular belief, being happily employed doesn’t negate the necessity to be a part of the LinkedIn community. If you think the 400 million professional users of LinkedIn are all there to find a job, you have not tapped into the other benefits of being on LinkedIn. Here are three LinkedIn … [Read more...]
4 Important LinkedIn Updates For Busy Women on the Move
Are you still trying to figure out how to win the title of superwoman, while still being "LinkedIn" to all of the important things that are taking place around the world? Managing a career, a partnership, and kids can be enough to make you want to clone three more versions of you. Even if you are single and childless, life’s responsibilities still find a way to leave you … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
Is your LinkedIn Profile really working for you? If your goal for using LinkedIn is to open the doors to new opportunities, find a new career, or promote your business, products, and services, then you can do it on LinkedIn. However, if your LinkedIn Profile and activities aren't up to par, you could be wasting your time. Here are five easy ways you can improve your LinkedIn … [Read more...]
Get More Out of LinkedIn
Are you using LinkedIn to full effect? For most entrepreneurs, the answer is “no.” I’ve worked with and talked to hundreds of entrepreneurs and—generally speaking—most of them aren’t taking advantage of the potential of LinkedIn. That’s a real shame, because LinkedIn is a great place to generate leads and brand yourself and your business. In fact, of the top three social … [Read more...]
10 Ways LinkedIn Can Help You Get a Board of Directors Seat
Everyone understands the potential for LinkedIn, but how much visibility can a board candidate expect to produce? How can LinkedIn help you get a board of directors seat? Despite the bad rap social media gets from time to time, LinkedIn simply cannot be ignored. It is the go-to network for professionals looking to advance their careers. Here are a few facts: 1. Inspiration … [Read more...]