Today’s topic is your LinkedIn Banner. We humans are highly visual beings. Therefore, it’s crucial to have an engaging banner behind your LinkedIn profile picture. This banner not only enhances your impact but also contributes to your personal brand and attractiveness to profile visitors. So, steer clear of the default, dull gray and blue background. …
Today’s topic is the art of building your LinkedIn network. Connect only with people within your audience, specifically with professionals you want to network with or those you can provide value to. Be targeted and specific; this is the key to effective networking. Politely decline connection requests that are outside your audience. Don’t hesitate to …
Today, I’m talking about 6 key LinkedIn tips. Now let me preface this: if you aren’t on LinkedIn, you are committing career suicide. You have to be. It’s part of a package for good career management today, to be on LinkedIn. And not just to be on LinkedIn, but to be active on LinkedIn. 1. …
Today’s topic is sharing content on LinkedIn. You need to brand yourself as an expert on LinkedIn. Post articles, presentations, create videos, even post your resume or your CV if you feel comfortable. The more you post, the higher you’ll rise in the LinkedIn profile rankings. Plus, you’ll market yourself as an expert, providing you …
Today’s focus: getting more involved on LinkedIn. Don’t remain passive on this platform, whether you’re currently employed or in transition. Concentrate on adding two to three meaningful connections per week within your target audience. Additionally, engage in groups – comment, share, and participate in discussions. Consistent activity here brings impressive returns on investment for your …
LinkedIn is a powerful platform for professional networking and career advancement. One of the key features of LinkedIn is the ability to send and receive connection invites. While some may see these invites as simple friend requests, it’s important to approach them with the same level of professionalism as a cover letter. In this video, …
Are you looking to boost your professional presence and enhance your career opportunities? In this blog post, we’ll explore four key pointers to help you elevate your LinkedIn profile and maximize your chances of success. Let’s dive in! 1. Fully Complete Your Profile Your LinkedIn profile serves as an online representation of your professional identity. …
Today’s topic is Showcase your strengths in your resume and your LinkedIn profile. Identify your strengths and talents leverage them to differentiate yourself you want to be apart from other people you want to be considered number one highlight what sets you apart from others and demonstrate your expertise in a particular field.
Today’s topic is Personalize. Personalize Your LinkedIn Connection Requests. Don’t send a generic or empty connection request on LinkedIn. Take a few moments. Just a few moments to personalize all requests. Give a reason why you want to connect with that person in that request. It’s courteous and raises the chances of acceptance.
Are you on LinkedIn? If not you’re committing career suicide. LinkedIn can bring huge value to your career management. Let me explain, let me give you three tips. You need to address right today. Number One You need to go and look at your LinkedIn URL. If it’s got numbers and letters after your name, …
Social media is a great medium for you to market yourself and it is virtually free. Be polite, be professional, and be purposeful.
There are many reasons to have your picture on LinkedIn. I know that many people find it daunting; they don’t want to put their picture in front of a global audience of 675 million people on LinkedIn.
If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you are committing career suicide.
The question, today, is, “I’m not particularly good on social media. I hardly ever use it. Can you help me? Does it help my career management?” I am Martin Buckland, and I help senior executives manage and advance their careers. Plus, a lot more. The quick answer is yes, it does. You need to get …
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I am Martin Buckland a global executive career management practitioner. Today we’re going to talk about the top six successful social media habits. I call myself a LinkedIn junkie. I’m always on LinkedIn because I teach it. I know how I use it and I want my clients to use it all the time. You …
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Are You Using LinkedIn Effectively? My name is Martin Buckland. I am an executive career management practitioner. I manage and advance the careers of senior executives, those who aspire to be business leaders, and both graduates and candidates of executive MBA programs. And I’m considered to be a global expert in mining professionals. LinkedIn is …
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ROI on a job search can be high if you are fully knowledgeable of the process but be aware that myths abound. Let’s debunk some of the top myths.
Is your name consistent across all your marketing collateral? If not, you have a problem. Read on to learn why you need to fix this.
LinkedIn is part of your marketing and sales tools and your professional persona on the internet. Learn some of my recommendations on how to eliminate mistakes and negativity in your LinkedIn profile.
Social media provides a platform in which you can share your value with people in your industry to advance your career. Social media gives you an outlet to interact with other people in your industry, create mutually beneficial relationships, and demonstrate your expertise and knowledge through your posts. Fortunately, it is a fairly easy way …
