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5 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Pop in 2022
Stand out on LinkedIn. Getty It’s a new year… and it’s already flying by as we move forward into the shortest month on the calendar! It’s the perfect time to give your LinkedIn profile a facelift. In fact, more than 95% of recruiters research LinkedIn to find candidates to present to their clients. LinkedIn is …
LinkedIn Learning offers free online career courses until February 1
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. LinkedIn Learning is making 30 online courses free through February 1. Courses range from beginner to advanced level and are intended to facilitate career transitions. You can also earn free certificates of completion for these courses through February 1. Loading Something …
How to Add a LinkedIn Profile Badge to Your Blog, Online Resume, or Website
Want to display your LinkedIn profile badge on your blog, online resume, or website? Here’s how you can easily do it. Your LinkedIn profile says a lot about you. Potential recruiters and new contacts often consult it before offering you a job or accepting your connection request. Like many other LinkedIn members, you probably know …
How to find and customize your LinkedIn URL
Your profile URL is an extension of your brand, so make sure you promote yourself effectively. You can share your name with other LinkedIn members, but your LinkedIn URL is unique. It’s the only thing that identifies you as yourself. This is why recruiters often ask for your profile URL instead of just your profile …
How to change LinkedIn profile without notifying connection
LinkedIn profiles must be made with precision because they place a user in the professional world. It is mandatory to keep updating your profile. Learn how to edit your LinkedIn profile without notifying your connection. Representative picture Millions of people use LinkedIn and you can be one of them. Users can include their resume, work …
Personal pronouns on your resume or LinkedIn profile?
You may have noticed that the pronouns (he/him/his, she/her/their, they/them/their, ze/hir/zir) are included in social media profiles, email signatures, and in the job search process in general. Including pronouns can prevent accidental gender errors, saving you from having to correct a hiring manager or recruiter using incorrect pronouns. It might also help you identify an …
I got a job at Microsoft thanks to my LinkedIn profile
Jasmine Bortters is a video project manager who broke into technology without traditional technological background. She says develop your personal brand, post frequently, and set up weekly networking discussions. This is the story of Jasmine Bortter, told to writer Dorothy Cucci. This is an essay based on a conversation with Jasmine Bortters, Microsoft video project …
‘Chasing Chickens’, ‘How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile’ and Other Career Book Recommendations
As part of the focus on supporting workforce development in the CARES and LSTA Acts, the Library of Michigan provided a collection of print titles to assist patrons with job search, career development and the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce. This resource is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library …
Building a strong LinkedIn profile for your pharmacy job search
On average, 4 people are hired every minute on LinkedIn, with 41 million people using the platform to search for jobs each week. It’s the world’s largest online professional network, and you should make the most of it when looking for your next pharmaceutical job. Building a strong LinkedIn profile is essential for building your …
LinkedIn Learning Platform Rises To Success With Addition Of Live Streaming / Digital Information World
With the global coronavirus pandemic hitting harder than the recessions of the early 2000s, digital literacy and soft computing skills platforms have seen their demand increase as they allow the user to apply to small positions that require soft skills to get through those tough times as well as allowing them to work on their …
SkillHub Launches LinkedIn Profile Writing Service to Help Candidates Get More Interviews in 2021
MIDDLETOWN, Del., August 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The labor market is becoming more competitive every year. The rules of the game are constantly changing. And even seasoned veterans must constantly adapt to keep up. LinkedIn has over 740 million registered members and approximately 55 million official companies More than 75% of large companies use ATS …
How to find your LinkedIn URL or change it to a custom one
You can find your LinkedIn URL – the link to your profile – on your profile page. It is important to know your LinkedIn URL so you can share your profile page with others, including potential employers. Your URL is assigned by LinkedIn, but you can change it in the account settings. LinkedIn is a …
What is my LinkedIn URL? How to find and customize it
You can find your LinkedIn URL – the link to your profile – on your profile page. It is important to know your LinkedIn URL so you can share your profile page with others, including potential employers. Your URL is assigned by LinkedIn, but you can change it in the account settings. Visit Insider’s Technical …
Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning – Eagle News Online
CICERO – Lynda.com, an online leader for professional development courses and skill building tutorials, has been offering as a digital resource to library cardholders since 2015. More recently it has changed hands and is now LinkedIn Learning. To use LinkedIn Learning from the library, you don’t need a LinkedIn account to get started. LinkedIn Learning …
Adult Book Club, LinkedIn Learning for Library and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., once again offers express library services. The Express Library gives users the ability to enter the library to browse the collection, view items, and use public computers. The library takes precautions to ensure the safety of library staff and patrons, including requiring masks for all patrons, increasing cleaning and …
A New Kind of Reading List, LinkedIn Learning Paths
Gain skills with organized LinkedIn learning paths, compiled playlists of related video courses on specific topics or career tracks. The learning paths include several courses taught by different expert instructors to teach a variety of skills and information associated with this subject or profession. LinkedIn Learning is endorsed by leading corporate organizations such as Zillow, …
New LinkedIn profile tools aim to help members and job seekers stand out
The features are designed to help users create a more expressive and inclusive profile, the company said. Image: LinkedIn LinkedIn has launched new profile features “to help our members better represent themselves more authentically and share their career goals and aspirations,” the company said. Learn more about CXO SEE: Job Trend Analysis Marks Growth of …
Number of characters: strengthen your LinkedIn profile
As you now know, LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool. I look at LinkedIn profiles every day and find that many users are not making the most of their profile. The number of characters changes regularly; here are some current figures on the characters: check your profile and be sure to enjoy it! • First …
4 changes to make to your LinkedIn profile that will improve your legal skills and visibility
If a new job is looming for you this year, you are probably focusing on updating your legal resume. Although your CV is a threshold requirement for applying for a job, it is seen by a limited audience. In contrast, your LinkedIn profile is visible by hiring partners, legal recruiters, and lawyers in and outside …
12 ways to make your LinkedIn profile shine
LinkedIn is the number one platform used by professionals and hiring managers – over 95% of recruiters use it regularly. It is therefore important that you are present on this very strategic social media platform. Your LinkedIn profile is essentially an online version of your resume, in addition to showcasing your personal brand. If you …
How to create a strong LinkedIn profile that gets noticed
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the labor market and left many unemployed. Applications have skyrocketed since the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year, while vacancies are just starting to increase. LinkedIn is one of the most popular job search platforms. Rob Cancilla, an executive recruiter and career coach who reviews hundreds of profiles per week, and …
MCC offers LinkedIn Learning for students, teachers
Middlesex Community College has added LinkedIn Learning as a resource for students, faculty, and staff. MCC is committed to providing students and employees with the knowledge and tools they need to be successful. According to Peter Shea, director of professional pedagogical development at MCC, LinkedIn Learning is a particularly effective resource for learning in the …
Your privacy and personal data on LinkedIn Learning | CU Boulder today
Last September, CU switched to LinkedIn Learning and extended access to all employees and students. This e-learning platform enables users to take advantage of thousands of courses, videos and certification practice content to broaden their professional skills. One of the benefits of this platform is the ability to connect your personal LinkedIn profile to LinkedIn …
How to optimize your LinkedIn profile as a data scientist
Register for this Free Session>> As of November 21, 2019, more than 800,000 LinkedIn data science profiles were registered worldwide. Despite this number of available data scientists, it’s no secret that there is still a significant talent shortage. Your LinkedIn profile can have a substantial impact on your career as you search for the perfect …
What is my LinkedIn URL? How to find or change your URL
Loading Something is loading. LinkedIn is a fantastic resource for professionals to connect with colleagues, associates, and potential employers. The site essentially lets you create a publicly accessible resume that showcases your best work, and it can help speed up your job search and career. But how do you share your profile with other LinkedIn …
How to Create the Perfect LinkedIn Profile
There are over 15 million active job postings on LinkedIn, but career experts say just having a profile on the online networking site isn’t enough. Even if you’re not looking for a new job, it’s important to have a neat profile, says Lisa Rangel, owner of Chameleon Resumes, an executive job search consultancy specializing in …
10 tips for setting up your LinkedIn profile
As students prepare for the world of work, I demand that my Report II students have a LinkedIn profile. Why? Well, let’s start with the fact that this is a network now home to 500 million users in more than 200 countries around the world. More importantly, I believe the site is a great research …
4 Steps to Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile for a Job Search
dear sam: I never took LinkedIn seriously until a friend of mine was contacted by a recruiter, who saw his profile on LinkedIn, and invited to an interview for a well-known company. My profile has all the bases filled in, but it still doesn’t get much attention. What can I do to stand out? I …
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Should I mention that I am looking for a job in my LinkedIn profile?
Dear Liz, I had my last job for three years. The business was shrinking all the time, but my CEO was ready to retire anyway. He finally sold the business last summer. I was fired with a package and took time off. Now I’m looking for a job and it’s going pretty well. I have …
What your LinkedIn profile should look like in 2018
I hate to tell you this, but if you treat LinkedIn like an old-fashioned Rolodex, you’re wrong. Almost every industry uses LinkedIn to find and assess candidates, and more than 90% of recruiters rely on the site, according to data from the Society of Human Resource Management. So your profile cannot just be a storage …
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Ten Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Attractive to Recruiters
Just as it makes sense to regularly update your resume, you want to regularly update your other career branding tools, including your LinkedIn profile. If you are in job search mode, the target audience for your LinkedIn profile is the recruiter. You want recruiters to find your profile when they search, and you want your …
LinkedIn Doubles Education with LinkedIn Learning, Updates Desktop Site – TechCrunch
LinkedIn, the social network for the world of work which now has some 450 million members and is in the process of being acquired by Microsoft for 26.2 billion pillars. The company has launched a new site called LinkedIn Learning, an ambitious e-learning portal adapted to individuals, but also to companies wishing to continue training …
Need help in your job search? Here are LinkedIn profile tips for job seekers
It’s amazing that when it launched in 2003, LinkedIn garnered the attention of barely 20 new signups per day. But now you are visiting the site and you will be lost among tons of profiles, names, job titles and status updates. It’s easier to ignore your LinkedIn profile when you’re not looking for a job, …
8 Quick Ways To Improve Your LinkedIn Profile When Looking For A Job
LinkedIn is a big part of job searching these days. Not only will potential employers check your profile after you apply, but many recruiters will find you through the site as well. With that in mind, it’s important to make the best use of your account. You could write a book (and someone probably did) …
5 quick ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile
Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If so, you’re in good company, with over 300 million users it’s the world’s largest social network for professionals and one of the fastest growing social media sites. joining giants like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Google + in terms of months active users. The professional use of social media …
8 Steps to Building a Powerful LinkedIn Profile
PA The latest survey data indicate 94% of recruiters today use social media in their recruitment efforts. And it’s at all levels for short-term cooks to financial analysts. And yet, people are puzzled, or at least skeptical, as to why tools like LinkedIn are such a game-changer. Think of it like this: previously, only the …
Should you include a photo on your LinkedIn profile?
There’s a lot of debate about whether or not you should include a photo of yourself on your LinkedIn profile. Most of us don’t include them in the resumes we send out, and recruiters scan online profiles as if they were scanning resumes. If you include a photo, you are allowing yourself to be discriminated …