SF Headshot Days Are Coming! May 2013
Headshot Days May 2013: San Francisco Welcome to the Headshot Days information page! With social networking sites like LinkedIn being such an important part of how we connect with one another, having a professional headshot is simply no longer optional. Your headshot is your online “first impression” and tells the world that you mean business. Our photographer’s fees for a professional studio sitting begin at $450, but not during Headshot Days! Reserve your spot today and pay the deeply discounted rate of just $195. To claim your space, visit the registration page, read through all...
Read MoreThe New LinkedIn Profile: Why Your Summary Matters More Than Ever
With the recent changes to the LinkedIn profile causing a seismic shift in the social networking universe (kidding! totally exaggerating), I thought I’d take a minute to comment on one of the things that has now taken center stage as a result of the change; your LinkedIn profile Summary. An opportunity to share your POV I’ll start by sharing what a first-person narrative is and why it matters. The Summary section on your profile is one of the few places where you get to share your point of view (POV), which means you are the narrator and can give this section your...
Read MoreWhat constitutes a complete LinkedIn profile?
Fact: LinkedIn users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn. (This is partly because complete profiles get ranked higher when someone does a search.) Fact: A recent Jobvite survey found that 93% of recruiters use LinkedIn to source candidates. (No surprise there.) So, whether you’re a W-2 employee, a 1099 contractor, small biz owner or job seeker, you need to confirm that your profile is 100% complete. According to my source (LinkedIn), a complete profile on LinkedIn includes: Your industry and location An up-to-date current position...
Read MoreHow to edit the Headline on your LinkedIn profile
Yesterday, I presented what I call a DIY LinkedIn Profile Audit at the SFPCN meet-up in San Francisco. It was a fun as well as interesting training session because I had an audience at all levels of LinkedIn knowledge. One thing we spent a good deal of time talking about is something I consider to be one of the most valuable sections of “real estate” on your LinkedIn profile: Your Headline. As an example, currently mine is: Professional Networking Expert, Author & Keynote Speaker, Training & Professional Development Your Headline matters because, next to your name,...
Read MoreA few more LinkedIn Tips
I thought I’d said all I could say about LinkedIn, but, boy, was I wrong. Back by popular demand: 10 ways to use LinkedIn to help with your job search A Happier Networking Season with LinkedIn This is a good time to refresh your LinkedIn Profile Hope these prove helpful and please share if you think others might enjoy! Thanks and Happy New...
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