Are you sure you will be found by recruiters on LinkedIn?
What do I put in Industry on LinkedIn? Do You Know What Industry You’re Listed Under on LinkedIn? When you first set up your LinkedIn account, you probably selected an industry. But when was the last time you checked if it’s still accurate? In the past, LinkedIn let you scroll through a dropdown list to […]
What is the point in liking posts on LinkedIn?
“I can’t see the point of liking, commenting or posting on LinkedIn.” I get told this A LOT by clients who are looking for a new role. I think it’s so important, and for the new people to this group, I hope this will help you! I realise a lot of people don’t want to […]
Is connect or follow better on LinkedIn?
Should You Connect or Follow on LinkedIn? Ever wondered whether you should connect with someone or just follow them on LinkedIn? When you visit a profile, you’ll usually see either a Follow or Connect button. But what’s the difference, and which should you use? Connections vs. Followers: What’s the Deal? Connecting means you both become […]
How to find work as a neurodivergent student
I really am rubbish at small talk and networking… James Baggott, PhD student offers his advice to those students who are neurodiverse, and looking for their first role after education. James worked in a SEND unit at a secondary school whilst applying for PhD opportunities. He had some great advice on how to start doing […]
How to get an apprenticeship role at Microsoft!
Where do you go to find apprenticeship vacancies? Here’s Holly Hobbs 🤳🏽, passing on her advice to students about how to find an apprenticeship position. Holly bagged herself an apprenticeship at Microsoft, and now works with corporate organisations to help them attract young talent. There are loads of possible sources mentioned in this video! If […]
How does the LinkedIn algorithm work?
How often should you post on LinkedIn to make the algorithm work for you? I’ve been thinking about all the posts you see about the LinkedIn algorithm – and does it help or hinder you? My video today is my thoughts on why you should ignore* what all the graphics and advice from people with […]
What do I put in my headline on LinkedIn?
If you’re wondering what to put in your headline, read on! The headline (directly under your name on your profile) defaults to your most recent job title and employer. You don’t have to keep it as that! To change it, click on the edit section on the top section of your profile. You have 220 […]
Are you a student struggling with what to do next?
Watch Freya Broom, Digital Marketing Apprentice, giving her advice to students who are struggling with ideas of what to do after exams, when I interviewed her for my Career Stories Live series! Freya talks about what helped her decide on the area she’d like to work in, and what made it much easier for her […]
What is a good way to start networking with old colleagues?
If you don’t know what to say to people when you get back in touch, this might help: If you’re job hunting, or simply wanting to be a good networker then staying updated on your connections’ career moves can be incredibly valuable. When someone steps into a new role, it’s a great opportunity to congratulate […]
Help! I can’t find that LinkedIn Post I wanted to read!
How do I find a post on LinkedIn that I saw earlier? How annoying is it when you see a post on LinkedIn that you mean to re-read or go back and comment on later, and you can’t find it? To avoid this happening, save the post. Then you can go read and comment at […]
