Sep 8, 2023 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: I’m pretty nervous about social media. Do I really need a LinkedIn profile? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Google yourself and you’ll realize there’s already information online about you. Why not control the narrative? Your...
Jul 12, 2023 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: How do I set a LinkedIn vanity URL? Why is it important? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers Click the ‘Me’ icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Click ‘View profile. Click ‘Edit public profile & URL’ on the...
Feb 1, 2023 | Career Tips, Cover Letters & Other Career Tools, Interviewing & Networking, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I don’t feel comfortable about all of the jobs I have done in the past two of my employers were, shall we say nicely, controversial—as were the jobs I had there. What do I put on my resume? v Angela Watts, MyPro Resumes You get to choose what you do and do...
May 6, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Should I use the public “Open to Work” graphic on my LinkedIn profile photo? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers When openly searching for a new job, marketing your value versus your unemployment status will strengthen your candidacy to land the job you...
Mar 5, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn
QUESTION: Which LinkedIn privacy settings are important for me to consider when job hunting? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes 1) Turn OFF ‘Share profile updates with your network’ to prevent your connections from getting notified of profile changes;2) Turn ON...
Feb 3, 2022 | Career Management, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn, Personal Branding
QUESTION: As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service If your job target lies within the...
