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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.

Check the company website to see if the job is posted there. If so, apply from the website first (as if you found it while doing research.) If it isn’t, then apply from the job board. Order of applying: 1. Website 2. LinkedIn (if your page is in order) 3. Indeed 4. Glassdoor 5. other

When it feels like there’s so much to do and you’re not seeing any progress and you just don’t want to do it anymore, make a list. Break it down by each task. Focus on one task at a time and don’t try to get everything done in one sitting. Take frequent breaks. And most importantly, check off each box when you’re done. This simple act will give you a dopamine hit and you’ll feel better instantly.

Do yourself a favor and keep a list of where and when you applied. This will save you from duplicating your work or missing an opportunity. It’s especially helpful if you’re on more than one job board. Things to track: Date of application, Company, Position, Contact, Source, Interview notes, Thank you note sent, Other Download this template here:

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

Navigating the question of "What do you do?" involves a delicate balance of art and science. Crafting your response strategically for different contexts can leave a lasting impression. Here's a breakdown: Casual Conversation (e.g., with neighbors): Me: I freelance as a resume writer. Family and Friends, Especially Children: What I tell my children: I help people find jobs. Professional Setting or Networking: In my professional network: I’m a job search consultant specializing

When we’re engaged in something with meaning and purpose, it’s much more rewarding than title or money.

It’s worth asking if you can meet with someone from your prospective team before you accept the position. What better way to learn about the company culture and get insight on the day-to-day operations. Even with the right questions, interviews don’t always, possibly hardly ever, show the true culture and all the details of what you can expect. Just as your answers may have been rehearsed, so too might those of the people interviewing you. Take a chance, go that extra step, a

It doesn't have to take hours to craft the perfect message to a new contact. You can micro-network everyday for macro-results. Here are some tasks you can do if you only have five minutes: Like 3 LinkedIn posts Check a recruiter's Twitter feed and engage with their tweet Send a thank-you email Comment on a company’s Facebook post, a hiring manager’s Facebook post, or a group post Send a connection request on LinkedIn