Take Advantage of Summer to Get Your LinkedIn Profile in Order!

On July 15, 2019
In Career Tips, LinkedIn, Presentation

In summer, employers typically post fewer jobs and lose momentum getting candidates through their hiring cycle. (It’s hard for them to pull together a full slate of interviewers when they are vacationing sequentially.) Take advantage of the summer slowdown. First, think through what jobs interest you. Then identify your top skills and experience that would […]

On October 28, 2018
In Job Search, LinkedIn, Presentation

By the time you are applying for a job, so much is out of your control: how the economy is doing, when and where you graduated from law school, and what you’ve done to date. But here are 3 things you can and should control! Your resume. It should be 1-2 pages and easy to […]

On October 4, 2018
In LinkedIn, Presentation, Resume

Since employers are looking for specific things from candidates, you may already know to highlight what they care about when speaking with them. Make sure you are consistent in your presentation in these three places: Your in-person pitch. Think about the top three points you want the employer to remember about you. After identifying these […]

On March 2, 2018
In LinkedIn

I agree with Lifehacker.com on these 5 easy ways to make your LinkedIn page less boring and more effective. Indeed, “you want to make a good first impression before you meet face-to-face for an interview”! Disable updates before you start tweaking your page. This way you can avoid spamming your connections that you are making […]

On April 2, 2017
In LinkedIn, Recruiter

Lawyers believe less is more for their LinkedIn profile. They could not be more wrong. I work with great clients, ranging from unicorns to the Fortune 10 companies, and I sift through a lot of profiles to come up with a short list of top candidates. I agree with Suzy Welch’s recent article on how […]

On July 17, 2016
In LinkedIn

Yes, you do need to complete your LinkedIn profile with a photo! Here are 3 compelling reasons why, and only 1 valid excuse not to do it. Your profile is likely making the first impression for you. Prospective clients and employers may have your pitch/resume and, wanting to know more about you, check out your […]

On April 26, 2015
In LinkedIn, Networking

LinkedIn is such a valuable tool for job seekers, who can see how they are connected to a potential employer. Since applying online alone is unlikely to get you anywhere, reaching out informally is a great idea. I like the steps outlined by Undercover Recruiter (summarized below) to show you how easy it is: Just do it. While it feels weird to request […]

On February 8, 2015
In LinkedIn

So much of your job search is out of your control. You can’t force employers to read your resume, and your law school and salary have already been set. But you can control your LinkedIn profile, the platform of choice for employers and recruiters to find the right employee. How do you stand out there? Some good tips: Include a profile […]

On August 10, 2014
In Attire, LinkedIn, Presentation

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 […]

On August 3, 2014
In LinkedIn

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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