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Oops! Do You Have 2 or More LinkedIn Profiles?
Posted in linkedin on May 18, 2012
If you’ve conducted a People Search on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen many duplicate Profiles: these are orphan accounts created when a LinkedIn user already has a Profile, but then accepts a LinkedIn invitation that is sent to another of their email addresses.
Think this doesn’t apply to you?
Some estimates put the number of duplicate Profiles in the millions, so if you’ve spent minimal time on LinkedIn, or had trouble keeping your Profile consistently updated, it pays to check this out ASAP.
Multiple Profiles are against the site’s Terms of Use, and can be deleted without your knowledge – putting your job search in a perilous position.
To check for a duplicate Profile, perform a People Search for your name (the Advanced Search option will allow you to specify your zip code, Employer Name, Title, and other identifying criteria).
If you do have a duplicate or orphan Profile, here’s where it might be tempting to leave it alone. In a word, don’t.
Recruiters will have a hard time identifying the “real” you from an outdated Profile, and may miss the one you’ve spent time updating. Your LinkedIn Contacts will also remain confused—either endorsing you on the old account or referring others to review it.
To consolidate your extra Profiles, follow these steps:
1 – Sign into the duplicate or unwanted Profile first.
You may need to request a password from LinkedIn if needed in order to access the old Profile.
After signing in to the old account, export your Connections, if any; this step will allow you to save Connection names and email addresses.
To export your Connections, select Contacts at the top, then scroll down the My Connections tab to Export Connections on the bottom left. Select any of the .CSV formats to create an Excel file of Contacts.
Next, take note of any Recommendations that you’ve gathered under this old account. You’ll need to make a list of these endorsements, as LinkedIn does not offer any export functionality (copy and paste the endorsements into a document, or use the File -> Save As feature to retain a Web Archive file for viewing).
2 – Invite these Connections to your new/desired account.
You’ll need to sign into your new account in order to invite any leftover Connections (in the Excel file) to your desired account.
It’s best to include a straightforward explanation, avoiding the “classic” Invitation wording with “We’ve had a connection through an old account on LinkedIn, which I will be closing. I’d like to include you in my current list of Contacts.”
3 – Close your old account.
Access your Settings (hover your mouse near the top of the screen) and select Account (at the bottom right). The screen will show additional options including Close Your Account.
4 – Re-request Recommendations.
You’ll need to wait until your Contacts accept your (new) LinkedIn invitation before requesting a replacement endorsement, as you must be directly linked in order to use this feature.
Again, when issuing a replacement request, you’ll want to forego LinkedIn’s “canned” wording.
Using a message such as “You were kind enough to recommend my work, and I’ve saved your endorsement. May I send it to you via email for re-endorsement under my new Profile?” will help you make the case for a new Recommendation.
Bottom Line
Yes, these are tedious steps to take, and cleaning up duplicate LinkedIn Profiles can be a lot of work. However, you’ll benefit in the long run by maintaining this piece of your digital identity in a single, easy-to-access location.
Originally published on Job-Hunt.org by Laura Smith-Proulx
Need a Leadership Resume Fast? Don’t Panic
Posted in executive job search, executive resume writer, leadership resumes on May 9, 2012
On the receiving end of a recruiter’s call? Found a great job online, but it closes soon?
Your elation can quickly turn to panic, especially if you haven’t updated your resume in some time.
You’ll want to maximize every minute, of course, while creating a document that makes it look as if you’ve spent weeks crafting each word.
Here are 3 shortcuts to reviewing and refreshing your leadership resume – all in short order – to meet the demands of a choice job:
1 – Gather your thoughts.
Before your fingers hit the keyboard to start the resume writing process, take a step back.
Resumes are much more effective if they directly tie your experience to the job, so you’ll need to build your value proposition around this particular role. You can always create a newer version to fit a different job. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Elements of a Strong Medical Affairs Resume
Posted in executive resume samples, executive resumes on April 17, 2012
Planning to leverage your business and clinical expertise to pursue a Director or VP Medical Affairs position?
A compelling medical affairs resume has evolved far beyond a list of clinical and leadership roles.
Instead, you’ll need to prove your skill in bridging the gap among medical teams, executives, and marketing interests, incorporating a clear message of industry acumen and effectiveness (as well as revenue results).
To attract employers in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, consumer health, or nutraceutical industries, an effective Medical Affairs executive resume must incorporate these elements:
1 – Your strategic leadership capabilities.
Medical Affairs executives, particularly Vice Presidents, combine commercial-side business meetings with a charter to supervise research strategy, manage clinical studies, and validate scientific claims supporting specific products.
As shown in this VP of Medical Affairs sample resume, you’ll need to explain how your leadership influence has created successful product rollouts, or fostered increased understanding between commercial and clinical groups. Read the rest of this entry »
Quick Fixes to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
Posted in linkedin profile writer on April 11, 2012
When you first joined LinkedIn, it made sense to fill minimal facts to get your Profile up and running, allowing you to begin connecting with others.
However, if it’s been a few months and you still have a bare-bones Profile, it probably won’t generate any results for your job search.
Even if it does attract visitors, they’ll quickly leave to find someone more interesting.
The reality about LinkedIn is this: it’s an amazing job search tool that brings you new leads, impresses your network, and entices recruiters to call—but only if you use it in a way that promotes your professional image.
Look at these types of problems to see if you recognize yours – and take action to improve your LinkedIn Profile before it brings your job search to a halt:
Problem #1: The Minimal-Effort Profile.
Here it is—your name, college education, and current job. Wait – where’s the rest? Read the rest of this entry »
How to Make Your IT Director Resume Really Pop
Posted in cio resumes, IT Director Resume, it executive resume writing, technology resumes on March 26, 2012
If you’re pursuing an IT Director job, you already realize there’s a special challenge in your search.
Your resume must be written to show technical aptitude, plus demonstrate leadership problem-solving and team management skills (crucial for a later move to VP or CIO positions).
Climbing the corporate ladder to a higher-level IT leadership role requires that you first take stock of your career success stories and the strength of your business skills.
A compelling IT Director resume will contain at least these 3 elements:
1 – Metrics-Driven Results.
Most IT Directors are charged with managing projects at an enterprise scale, creating new infrastructures that set the business up for growth, or resolving support issues that threaten business operations.
Here’s where you’ll want to consider the scope and impact of these initiatives on the business for your IT Director resume. Answering these questions will help you pull in the metrics of most value to employers: Read the rest of this entry »
What Recruiters Really Think About Your Missing LinkedIn Photo
Posted in linkedin profile writer, linkedin profile writing services, Uncategorized on March 16, 2012
For years, job hunters have been told that their resume should arrive sans photo in order to avoid 
discrimination (either in their favor or against them).
Now, we’re being urged to provide a photo in order to be considered for a new job, all due to the new “normal” that is LinkedIn.
What happened? Well, it seems that the “social” part of social networking has become even more critical to your job search success.
As an example, LinkedIn Profiles have emerged as a part-professional, part-personal way to convey your brand—meaning that as a job hunter, you’ll benefit by responding to the age-old need to pair a face with a name.
After running a quick survey of recruiters who actively source candidates on LinkedIn, I found that the subject of Profiles that are “missing” a photo stirs some intense feelings. Read the rest of this entry »
Is Your Executive Resume Stretched Too Thin?
Posted in cio resumes, executive resume writing, leadership resumes, technology resumes on March 1, 2012
Recently, I had a conversation with an executive who was concerned about the effectiveness of her resume.
While I can’t comment on how well it represented her (since I’m not familiar with her career), I couldn’t help but notice the diverse job goals listed across the top: “CIO – Operations Director – CEO.”
Wow! That’s a lot to ask of any executive resume – and it’s a lot to hang your professional hat on as well during a job search.
Here’s why: the hiring audience looking for each of those executive leaders will be focused on an entirely different part of your experience and competencies. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Reasons Why Your Executive Resume Isn’t Working
Posted in executive resume writer, executive resume writing, leadership resume writing on February 15, 2012
In the midst of an executive job search – but getting little to no results from your resume?
In today’s job market, the sheer volume of competition means your executive resume faces more hurdles in landing an interview.
An unmistakable brand message that clearly positions you as a leader is a must, especially when distinguishing yourself among other executives!
If you’re frustrated with the lack of action from employers, read on for some common problems that can prevent your executive resume from conveying your true status – along with corrective tips:
1 – You’ve chosen mid-career language to describe yourself.
By the time you’ve reached at least the Director or C-suite level, “highly motivated,” “proven ability,” or “results-oriented” aren’t going to cut it anymore.
Not only are you up against candidates that are portrayed in stronger terms, but this type of language shows that you’re struggling to articulate your personal brand and executive qualifications.
A better strategy? Wrap a signature achievement into each statement or paragraph—allowing you to clearly assert your value proposition. Read the rest of this entry »
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Are You Over-Sharing On LinkedIn?
Posted in executive recruiters, job search, linkedin, social media on February 6, 2012
LinkedIn—that all-purpose gathering place for professionals, recruiters, and employers—allows you to converse with like
-minded experts in your field, learn about industry-specific topics and events, post resume information, and send private messages to employers in hopes of securing that perfect job.
However, if you’re divulging too-personal details, or letting others have uncomfortably close insight into your job search, it can take longer to find a suitable job - or you can be blacklisted entirely by recruiters.
If you’ve started to confuse LinkedIn connections for your Facebook friends, it’s time to take a step back and consider whether you’re harming your job search.
Here are some signs that you’re wading too deep into personal territory on LinkedIn:
1 – Posting negative comments about your job search in a LinkedIn Group.
While it’s perfectly normal to be frustrated with a job search that’s taking too long, LinkedIn is not the place to blow off steam about prospective employers, HR contacts, or recruiters.
Yet, you can peruse Groups forums and find this type of activity nearly every day, with disgruntled professionals posting information about negative exchanges with employers, and the occasional rant against a particular company or hiring manager. Read the rest of this entry »
Who’s Viewed Your Profile on LinkedIn – And What Do They Want?
Posted in executive recruiters, linkedin, linkedin profile writing services, recruiters, social media on January 20, 2012
Scroll down the sidebar of your LinkedIn Home Page, and you’ll eventually notice the blurb that asks “Who’s Viewed Your Profile?”
If you click on it, you’ll see a page entitled Profile Stats, which is designed to show you other users that have looked at your information.
To get a glimpse of who is searching for you, you’ll want to leverage Profile Stats.
Start by changing LinkedIn Profile Settings (hover the mouse near your name at the top of the page to click on Settings).
Click on “Select what others see when you’ve viewed their profile” and choose Your Name and Headline (recommended) to allow others to see YOUR information when you review THEIR profiles.
Now, on to the good stuff: there are common categories of users who are surfing your Profile (right now!). Go to Profile Stats to see the types of LinkedIn users who are looking for you – and why: Read the rest of this entry »
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