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It is better to be strategic and narrow your search than to throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks. Eventually, the spaghetti falls off and hits the floor anyway. Get specific in your career plans and keep your search targeted. If you find it’s not working, then simply change your focus. It may feel like you’re starting over, but you’re doing so with a much stronger foundation than if you were to keep doing the same thing over and getting the same results. There’s on

Put networking on your to-do list every weekday in 15-minute increments. Here are your daily tasks: Monday: Email a network contact Tuesday: Write a LinkedIn status update Wednesday: Research a target company Thursday: Introduce yourself to someone Friday: Find employees from one of your target companies on LinkedIn

Pick a group related to your area of interest and get involved. If you’ve aren’t already active on LinkedIn, this is the place to start. At least once a day “Like”, “Comment”, and/or “Share” with a post. The more you work it, the easier it will get. Don’t know where to start? Join my group, the Job Search Lean In Circle: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13937252/

Facilitating a positive response is all about making it effortless for someone to say yes and encouraging a culture of reciprocity....

A value proposition is a business term that tells prospects why they should do business with one company versus the competition, and makes the benefits of their products or services crystal clear from the outset. In job search terms, your value proposition is why a company should pick you over the other candidates. Where do you shine? What can you contribute? How are you of service? The profile section for your resume and LinkedIn page is where this would go, front and center

To enable the #OpenToWork feature: Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Click View profile. Click the Add profile...

LinkedIn will default to your job title unless you edit it. When you’re job searching, it makes the most sense to make it stand out with keywords that match what you’re looking for. Keep it at six to twelve words, 120 characters. Other options: Use your elevator pitch: I help job seekers create their future Share something personable: Content writing, keyword searching and finding the missing piece are a few of my favorite things. Actionable: Empowering job seekers to change

Get a professional headshot. Spend the money, find the time, make it a priority. You’ll feel better, look better on LinkedIn, and improve your chances of getting a job. Not acceptable: Sunglasses/hat Other people in the picture Low resolution Brand/logo on clothing Wedding/prom/high school graduation Busy background Instagram selfie

Instead of using the URL that LinkedIn assigns you with letters and numbers, customize it so it contains your name and the career field or job title you want to go into. (You can do this by clicking “edit profile” and clicking “edit” next to your LinkedIn URL.) This extra keyword will help when recruiters are searching for you, and sticking the URL on your resume will encourage recruiters to head to LinkedIn to learn more about you.

Elevate your professional presence on LinkedIn by prioritizing recommendations. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating dated endorsements, gathering fresh recommendations is a key move to enhance your professional brand. Here's a helpful guide to request recommendations on LinkedIn: Click on your icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Select "View profile." Scroll down to the Recommendations section and click "Ask to be recommended." Enter the name of the connec