Overused Buzzwords in LinkedIn Profiles
The LinkedIn Analytics Team did some research to show what makes people cringe when they look at our LinkedIn Profiles. They pulled out those clichéd words and phrases, the ones that are so ambiguous they don't really tell the reader anything. Here are the top 10 buzzwords used in the USA in 2010: (more…)
Don’t Sabotage Your Personal Online Brand
We've read many articles about people losing their jobs, losing their marriage, and even getting arrested for things they've done while on any number of different social media sites. Let's explore some of the ways you can sabotage your personal online brand and ways to prevent this from happening. (more…)
Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts?
Writing a post with this headline seems a bit self-serving. Instead, I'd like to provide you with a link to a post written by Leyl Master Black. She says many of the things we have been telling people over the last several months. Take a few moments and read: Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts? We're curious to know if you have any comments. Let us know.
Why Upgrade Your LinkedIn Account?
If you have a LinkedIn account, I'm guessing you've wondered about upgrading to a paid account. There are several options to choose from, including Business, Business Plus, Executive, Talent Basic, Talent Finder, Talent Pro, and the job-seeking plans including Job Seeker and Jobs Seeker Plus. Here are some of the added benefits you receive when you upgrade to a paid account. (more…)