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LinkedIn Profile Tips Every Job Seeker Should Know

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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Do’s and Don’ts of Networking

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 …

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One-touch networking (and the worst networking notes ever)

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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The single most important skill hiring managers look for in candidates

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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