As an executive expecting to make your mark, you’ll need to avoid the typical (yet major-league) resume writing errors that can put you at a disadvantage.
Sharpen your approach and position yourself as a contender by checking your executive resume against these too-common resume writing mistakes: Continue reading
Hailed by account holders as a significant improvement, Member Blocking allows you to prevent another user from viewing your professional details.
The feature was built in response to a growing volume of requests from LinkedIn users who found that their workplaces, location, and other details were viewable to potentially dangerous contacts.
Member Blocking requires that you visit the Profile page of the offending party, and choose the “Block or report” option from the Send InMail dropdown list.
There’s a bit more to know, however: here’s the lowdown on what REALLY happens when you block another member, with steps to take if you truly want to avoid releasing details to a potential stalker: Continue reading
Built a LinkedIn Profile that doesn’t seem to be “working” for your job search?Years ago, I realized that applying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques on my Profile attracted more traffic. Applying my knowledge of web SEO and database optimization, I was able to draw a sizable audience on LinkedIn, with just a few tweaks based on what I noticed in the site’s search algorithms.
The good news? I’ve figured this out so YOU don’t have to — and it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Continue reading
A quick search for “award winning resume writers” on Google produced more than 31 million results from nearly every country in the world. The same LinkedIn search yielded dozens of resume writers, all claiming awards on their Profiles.
How can this be?
Of course, you’ll want to vet any resume writer thoroughly if you plan to hire them. Your resume (and LinkedIn Profile) are easily the most important career documents you’ll ever need.
Particularly if an award-winning resume service is truly important to you, being cautious will pay off in selecting the right provider!
In other words, you’ll benefit by looking for truth in advertising.
Follow these tips to ensure you’re working with an award-winning resume writer whose performance has been independently tested and verified: Continue reading