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Spring Cleaning Your LinkedIn and Online Profiles

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Michelle Riklan

The weather is warming up…it’s not too warm and it’s not too cold either. Flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are starting to wake up from their winter slumber. You know what this means, right? It’s time to clean up—the backyard, your closet of last season’s clothes, and your online profiles. Your LinkedIn and social media profiles. Spring…

Change How You Connect on LinkedIn & Increase Your LinkedIn Connections

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Michelle Riklan

According to Alexis Grant of Mashable, this one thing can increase your LinkedIn connections more than any other: making it personal. Check out her article, “This Simple Action Will Dramatically Grow Your LinkedIn Network.”

Can You Use LinkedIn Groups to Get a Job?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Michelle Riklan

LinkedIn groups are a great way to learn and share, but can you utilize them in job search too? Find out in “6 Foolproof Ways to Use LinkedIn Groups to Land Your Next Job” by Arnie Fertig of US News Money.

College Students Are Failing at the LinkedIn Game

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Michelle Riklan

The N Gen is not on track with the LinkedIn movement and it may be to their disadvantage when it comes to looking for their first job. Read the full story by Brian Hall: Why Aren’t College Students Using LinkedIn To Find Jobs?

Getting Started With LinkedIn In Your Job Search

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Michelle Riklan

Why Get LinkedIn? LinkedIn is the top social networking website for jobseekers. As Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, explains it, “Post a full profile and get connected to the people you trust. Because if you’re connected to those people and you posted a profile, then when other people are searching for people, they might find you.” With more than 120…

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