by K B , updated on October 19, 2022
Okay, so you’ve created your LinkedIn profile. Now what?
If you still haven’t heard from any recruiters, then read along to find out how you can create an outstanding profile.
Just creating a LinkedIn profile doesn’t mean job interview invitations will come to you straight away. You need to optimize your profile to let headhunters find you.
But how do you start attracting people to check your profile?
I’ll give you tips to help you put your profile in the best shape to stand out from the crowd, and to help headhunters and recruiters find you NOW.
So, to create the best profile for your job search (and have your profile do the heavy lifting for you), you need to know there are a few decisions that people are subconsciously making when they look at your LinkedIn profile.
They won’t read all of your profile, but they’ll look at these key areas to decide whether you’re a credible and trustworthy professional.
Essentially, they’re checking if you’re someone they can trust and if you’re a real human. They are also checking if there’s anything in it for them if they’re to connect with you.
Here are 9 critical things to pay attention to.
Do make sure you read to the end of this post because tip number nine is an absolute ninja tip that you won’t get anywhere else! [click to continue…]
by K B , updated on January 14, 2022
Check your LinkedIn profile right now, what do you see first?
Most likely it’s your profile picture and your Linkedin banner.
So, if you don’t have a personalized banner yet, create one right now.
Yes, I am being bossy but I need to be.
Banners are really powerful! Because it’s true a picture paints a thousand words and a thousand more words than you can articulate in your profile itself. [click to continue…]
by K B , updated on January 13, 2022
Have you updated your LinkedIn headline?
If not yet, you need to do it now.
“But why is the headline important, Karalyn?” I hear you say.
Well, it’s one of the most visible sections of your LinkedIn profile and it can help you be found by recruiters easily.
So, I’ll be teaching you the step-by-step guide on how to update your headline.
And a ninja tip to make it really stand out!
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by K B , updated on January 13, 2022
If you’re wondering, “Do I really need to customise my LinkedIn headline?”
The answer is an absolute YES!
Most people make the mistake of looking at profiles of their professional colleagues, network, or friends – and thinking it’s not the “done thing” to customise their headline. They see a lot of people who just have their job titles on their headlines which is the default that LinkedIn puts in.
To this I say BORING!
So your choice here is to follow the crowd and “fit in” or stand out at a time it really matters – which is exactly why you need a powerful LinkedIn headline!
A good LinkedIn headline will actually help you easily stand out amongst the crowds of people that don’t bother to update theirs.
It’s a quick and easy job search win for you.
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by K B , updated on January 13, 2022
“Should I hire a resume writer?”
If you’re asking that question, what you’re probably really asking is “What should I look for in a good resume writer?” and “what kind of results can I expect?”
Because if you look online, you’ll see resume prices quoted from anywhere between $200 to $2,000.
And if you’re going to spend money at the higher end of that range, you absolutely want to make sure you’re investing your money in the services of the right person.
So, should you pay to get your resume professionally written?
Well, I’m going to give you a caveat.
I actually work on people’s resumes as part of my business, Interview IQ.
And I don’t always say yes to clients!
Wondering why? [click to continue…]
by K B , updated on October 30, 2022
You probably get a lot of advice from Career Experts, like me, that you need to network to find a job.
[Insert eyeroll]
But, while you do get told to network, what you don’t get told is how to do it – or even better, how to make networking easier for yourself, particularly if you’re introverted, or socially shy.
So, I’m going to give you 3 of my favourite networking hacks!
These hacks came from the many people we’ve interviewed as part of our live show Career Care Package – who have
successfully changed their careers.
These are the types of hacks I’ve taught my clients as part of my Straight to Shortlist Challenge which they have successfully implemented themselves.
I have used these types of hacks have myself.
There are so many I could give you, but I’ve showcased 3 of the best.
Thank me later.
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