Attire, LinkedIn, Presentation

What Kind of LinkedIn Headshot You Need

  • On August 10, 2014
What kind of headshot should you post? Go with a professional picture. You can get one taken for $100 or less! Look business-like in a neutral setting. Nature is fine, but no party shots or others in the picture. Wear something professional, though suits are not necessary and can in fact make you look too […]
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LinkedIn

Why You Need a Picture for Your LinkedIn Profile

  • On August 3, 2014
Lawyers are happy to list their schools and employers on LinkedIn, but not their photos. Maybe they want to guard their privacy or avoid discrimination, but here’s why posting a picture is essential: Profiles with photos generate 14x more views than profiles without (reported by LinkedIn)! Pictures help people remember you. I hate looking at photo-less profiles of […]
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Presentation

Breaking Down the Successful Elevator Pitch

  • On July 27, 2014
Every time you introduce yourself, think about how to explain yourself or services (the elevator pitch). How best to deliver your message?  Impress in less than two minutes: Keep it simple. Be professional but jargon-free. Research your audience. Tailor your pitch to what they care about. Explain your value with a soft touch. No one […]
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Networking

Go Get Coffee!

  • On July 20, 2014
People interested in changing jobs, getting leads, strengthening relationships, or gaining comp info (i.e., everyone) should be meeting others for coffee. Coffee is the new lunch — it’s short, inexpensive, and a low investment for a potentially big return. Just go prepared – for example, get your pitch on, be ready to bestow a favor, or show up motivated […]
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Networking

How to Meet with Purpose

  • On June 22, 2014
 If you are lucky enough to get a face-to-face meeting with a client or potential employer, make sure you make the most of it! I liked this recent article on how to meet with purpose, which offers common sense strategies. Research! Look up the company online (websites, SEC filings, news sites) and people (LinkedIn). Identify common contacts. […]
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Recruiter

How to Work with Your Recruiter

  • On June 15, 2014
If you trust your recruiter and want to maximize the relationship, here are 5 things you should be doing: Return calls and answer questions promptly. The recruiter is calling on behalf of the client, and when clients want something, they want it now. Don’t delay because the client has requested the information and wants to […]
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Resume

Do You Have a Weird Resume?

  • On June 8, 2014
A resume is a representation of yourself. Make sure it isn’t weird! Do the following to maximize job success: Choose only one font, and a font with serifs. Studies have shown content in Times New Roman is perceived as most credible. Now is not the time to show creativity and individuality through your font choice. […]
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Interview

How to Ace Video Interviews!

  • On May 11, 2014
Can anything be more awkward than a phone interview? Yes, video interviews! I am seeing employers increasingly use Skype and FaceTime in lieu of the initial phone screen. To prep, you can learn to transcend the artificiality of the medium. Studies have shown the more likable you are, the better you network and interview (obviously). People are found […]
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