If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, you are committing career suicide.
Is Social Media Good for Career Growth and Management?
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 […]
Successful Social Media Habits when Searching for a Job
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 […]
How To Tell If You Are Using LinkedIn Effectively
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 […]
The Top Eight Job Search Myths
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.
I’M CONFUSED. WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
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.
Mistakes on Your LinkedIn Profile Can Cost You
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.
How to Use Social Media to Advance Your Career
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 […]
Use Social Media to Aid Your Job Search
We are in an age where traditional job advertisements have decreased in frequency, and, more and more, companies are turning their search for candidates to social media. Therefore, as an executive level candidate, it is imperative that you build your personal brand using social media. Why are companies turning to social media? For companies, there […]
What Does Your Social Media Say About You?
When decision makers are considering you for a position, they use your cover letter, resume and an interview to figure out who you are. They want to know what qualifies you for the job, what your goals and values are, and whether you are someone who exhibits professionalism inside–and outside–the company’s walls. That is a […]
Spring Cleaning Your Social Media
When the weather gets warmer, the flowers begin to bloom, and the soft breezes blow, many of us open our windows and roll up our sleeves (or call a housecleaning service to roll up their sleeves) to clean away a year’s worth of dust and debris from our homes. Starting a fresh new season and […]
LinkedIn Tips – Video
If you aren’t on LinkedIn, then you are committing career suicide. This video shows you 5 ways you can optimize your LinkedIn profile to better appeal to hiring influencers.
What Should Be in Your LinkedIn Profile?
LinkedIn is supposed to be a great tool in a job search. What exactly are hiring influencers searching for in your profile?
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Search Engine Friendly?
LinkedIn is one of the world’s most respected social media platforms for business networking. Chances are, you have a LinkedIn account yourself. When you created your account, LinkedIn assigned a default URL or web address, typically a combination of your first and last name followed by a list of default characters such as: http://ca.linkedin.com/mbuckland/12/abc/345de. Is […]
When Can LinkedIn Hurt You?
You know LinkedIn is a great tool for getting connected and promoting your online brand, but when can LinkedIn hurt your career?
Executive Social Media Primer
The new marketing frontier for promoting businesses and individuals is social media. Even if your PR or Marketing department is doing a terrific job online, it’s hard for any C-level executive to lead the digital revolution from an analog position! If you’re not already active on social media, it’s time to saddle up and ride […]
Reputation, Your Credibility Rating
What can you do to polish and protect your reputation? More than you might think!
Social Media Maintenance, How Much Is Enough?
There’s no excuse to be dormant on social media, so how often should you post, like, or share? How much social media presence is enough?
How to Meet the Team on LinkedIn Before You Apply For the Job
LinkedIn recently released a new feature for job seekers, called Meet the Team, which could radically alter your job search planning.
Playing the LinkedIn Catch-Up Game
LinkedIn is not just a tool to be used after a termination or during a career transition. It’s a social media application to be used year-round.
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