Our perspective on online learning and the way it can help us grow has changed drastically, especially after COVID. Right now, there is a wide range of online resources available that benefit millions of job seekers around the globe. But how do you know which platform is right for you? It depends a lot on …
In this blog, you will learn how to write a great LinkedIn summary with examples that you can copy from. More often than not, people either underutilize or misuse the 2000-character limit given for a LinkedIn summary. It is also known as the “About” section. It’s important to note here that recruiters notice the 350-character …
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Recruiters are actively searching for candidates on LinkedIn to fill vacant positions that might not be announced publicly. According to an annual social recruiting survey by Jobvite, 94% of recruiters use the platform to find candidates. Therefore, if you play your cards right, the next job might be looking for you rather than the other way around. …
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 80% of jobs are filled before they are posted online. Posting a job online is expensive, requires screening resources, and results in candidates that are slightly less engaged on average; for these reasons, companies prefer hiring based on referrals. If networking is so important, most people must get referred …
LinkedIn isn’t just about having a large number of connections but having quality ones. There’s no point in having 500 connections if they do not provide value of some sort. The best way to use LinkedIn is to reach out to people relevant to your field. By growing, maintaining, and interacting with your network, you …
One of my friends is a huge video game hobbyist. You can tell him about any software or hardware and he’ll tell you its merits and pitfalls, and what games can be played optimally under each. He’s built a computer from scratch while bootstrapping and uses it to play some really cool, state-of-the-art video games. …
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LinkedIn is now used by 320 million people, and a million more join every week. Your LinkedIn profile is a shop’s window to recruiters, potential employers, and clients. Every single one of your viewers has one thing in common — stories have an impact on them. I help people tell stories for a living. As …
I’ve been the recipient of some great and many terrible networking notes. The ones that I usually ignore involve asking me for… A job outright. (I’m not hiring right now.) A physical meeting. (I struggle with making time for my own lunch most days.) Twenty minutes of my time. (Whenever I am asked for twenty …
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If you’re a job-seeker, you probably understand the importance of having a strong, eye-catching LinkedIn profile. The headline section of the profile is most important because it’s the first point of reference someone has about the work you do. If you do not edit it yourself, by default, LinkedIn puts in your current job title …
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