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Should job seekers turn on LinkedIn’s creator mode? What are the benefits?
QUESTION: Should job seekers turn on LinkedIn’s creator mode? What are the benefits?Yes! On LinkedIn, content drives engagement and engagement drives visibility to people like hiring managers and recruiters. Creator mode makes it easy for job seekers to feature the...
What’s the best way to find the right recruiter to help me in my job search?
QUESTION: What’s the best way to find the right recruiter to help me in my job search?There are different types of recruiters: corporate (internal), agency (external), retained (executive search). Corporate folks are focused on filling open roles. Agency and retained...
I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that?
QUESTION: I just read some advice to “weave your personality into your resume.” How would I do that?Think of the soft skills you bring to the table. What words would a previous manager, colleague or client use to describe you? Extract information from performance...
Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we best use this space?
QUESTION: Now that we have 220 characters for LinkedIn headlines, how should we best use this space?I always recommend quality over quantity. Focus on conveying your value add succinctly in a way that shows who you are and what you bring to the table. Example: “HUMAN...
In applying for a leadership role, I’ve been asked in interviews how I would contribute to their diversity initiatives if I get the job. I don’t have any specific experience working on diversity initiatives. How do I answer this question?
QUESTION: In applying for a leadership role, I’ve been asked in interviews how I would contribute to their diversity initiatives if I get the job. I don't have any specific experience working on diversity initiatives. How do I answer this question?To respond...
Continuing education on a resume: Is it important? If so, how do I list it?
QUESTION: Continuing education on a resume: Is it important? If so, how do I list it?Absolutely -- if it is relevant to your desired (or current) role or industry! And, how much detail to include depends on your professional level and the relevance of courses or...
When I try to describe all the tasks I performed at my previous jobs, my resume is 4 pages long. What do I do?
QUESTION: When I try to describe all the tasks I performed at my previous jobs, my resume is 4 pages long. What do I do? It's a common misconception that you need to list all your past job tasks. Instead, focus on the accomplishments that you achieved while performing...
I’ve noticed we have skill quizzes available on LinkedIn. What good are they to my job search?
QUESTION: I’ve noticed we have skill quizzes available on LinkedIn. What good are they to my job search? Employers are cautious about hiring candidates who have not mastered the technical skills required for the position. Submitting the skill quizzes on LinkedIn will...
My last job was mundane (that’s why I left). I have no accomplishments. What do I put on my resume?
QUESTION: My last job was mundane (that’s why I left). I have no accomplishments. What do I put on myresume?This is where you need to take time to reflect and brainstorm. You may not think you have any accomplishments because day-to-day work becomes routine. Spend...
Do I need to worry about applicant tracking software if I am just networking for my job search?
QUESTION: Do I need to worry about applicant tracking software if I am just networking for my job search?Yes - you should still make sure your resume is designed to be compatible with applicant tracking software even if you are "just networking" because eventually you...
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