Networking & LinkedIn

Self-employed professionals rely on referrals to build a successful freelance career. Career professionals recommend regular networking to balance out your job application strategy: roughly 50% [...]

I recently read a thread where several editors expressed, understandably, their reluctance to use LinkedIn to network. The term “networking” is used broadly and is not always clear in terms of [...]

As a job seeker at any career level, you want to have a diverse job search and career growth strategy. It may include: applying online networking with colleagues and decision-makers working with [...]

As an executive with an extensive career record, you naturally want job opportunities to come to you. Executive search firms and executive recruiters can be your trusted partners in career [...]

Your networking and job application strategy should include building relationships with senior management and various levels of decision-makers. When you start and maintain connections with Human [...]

Executives and thought leaders are using social media more than ever before. 2020 research by Influential Executive estimated that 62% of CEOs had a profile on at least one social media platform, [...]

Recommendations from past employers or clients are a great way to support your credentials with evidence. Recruiters and hiring managers routinely cross-check candidates’ resumes with their [...]

Interview as a business partner, not a job seeker. Network as a subject matter expert, not a job seeker. If you have not networked regularly recently or feel unsure about where to start, let’s [...]

LinkedIn is an important tool for networking, marketing, and landing job interviews. It is no secret that employers cross-check candidates and look at their social media. One way to use LinkedIn [...]

Whatever the stage of your career, you may be finding new professional associations to join from time to time. Association memberships and conferences are a time and cost investment and should be [...]