When was the last time LinkedIn gave you joy?
I realise this might sound like a strange question. When I first start working with new clients, most tell me they want to avoid LinkedIn, or use it as little as possible to achieve whatever goal they have. They’ve usually changed their outlook by the end of the session! But I love it there. I […]
What actually gives you energy in your work?
Over the last few articles*, I’ve been expanding on a theme: working out where you want to be, understanding what you can and can’t control, and then focusing your effort on what actually moves things forward. Now I want to take that a step further and look at something closely related: finding the opportunities that […]
Focus and Get It Done
Spring is definitely springing here in the UK, and it feels like there’s a shift in me, and likewise, in the people I’m talking to. After months of relentless rain and dark mornings, everything feels lighter. And with that, my focus is starting to feel sharper too. Over the last few articles, I’ve asked you to think about: […]
How do I know what skills to add to my LinkedIn profile?
You can add up to 100 skills on your LinkedIn profile which help recruiters find you when they are looking to fill roles. But how do you know what skills are best to add on? Well, if you’re a LinkedIn premium member, there’s a totally hidden page that will tell you exactly that. Why it’s […]
The things you can control
January is done. How was it for you? Mine was busy… but not in the purposeful, well-planned way I’d imagined. I had an unexpected (and very welcome) surge of new client work. The downside? All my carefully laid plans, including sending this newsletter every 7–14 days, quietly fell apart. I told myself the schedule would […]
What are you actually in control of?
What are you actually in control of? This is newsletter edition number 2, transformed into an article for my website, and so those people who sign up can read my previous editions. New year. New you? Maybe. Maybe not. I’ve never really been one for New Year’s resolutions. I tend to be fairly spontaneous. When […]
Where do you want to be in 12 months?
Where do you want to be in 12 months? If you’re a subscriber to my email list, then in my welcome email, you’ll know that I included an exercise to help you reflect on your past. The idea was to identify the highs and lows throughout your career (and possibly your education) and uncover any […]
How do I make LinkedIn think I have a current job?
Do recruiters prefer people who are already employed? 70%* of recruiters will run a search for candidates and check the box which says “show current”. What this means is, if you don’t have a current job title that matches what the recruiter is searching for, you won’t appear in their list of candidates. If you […]
Should I share my birthday on LinkedIn?
Can I hide my birthday on LinkedIn? Does anyone care that it’s your birthday? LinkedIn gives you the option to share your birthday when you create your account (and you can amend this at anytime by clicking on contact details (next to your location) and then the edit pencil at the top right hand corner, […]
How do I add another email address to my LinkedIn?
Do you have your work email address or personal email address on your LinkedIn? What happens to your LinkedIn account if you’ve forgotten your password and the email reminder goes to a work email address you no longer have access to? A lot of stress is the simple answer! To avoid this, you can add […]
