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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
