Writing a Powerful LinkedIn Summary

Guest Author: Linda Matias
Website: http://www.careerstrides.com

A LinkedIn membership, free or premium, is a must have for today’s job seeker because head hunters are flocking to LinkedIn to recruit candidates for open positions. A significant part of the LinkedIn profile is the summary section. To get the most out of your summary . This part will take time if you aren’t a wordsmith so don’t be surprised or get discouraged if it takes you a couple of days to come up with compelling verbiage.

Once you have written the introductory paragraphs, choose three successes from the last ten to fifteen years of your career to showcase. Finally to round out the summary, include a closing paragraph. Let’s take a look at a sample summary you can use as a model.

Sample LinkedIn Summary
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10 Top Tips For First Time Job Interviewers

Guest Author: Carole Martin
Website: http://www.interviewcoach.com

Somehow it happened too fast and you may not feel prepared to go out and get your first “paying” job. But the reality is here and the more you prepare yourself for the job search process the better the results will be. Read the full article with tips and resources here.

Here are ten tips to guide you through your self-inventory and preparation.

1.Give yourself some credit for completing college and graduating.

Did you know that as many as 43-50% of people who start college never finish? But “you” (the grad) are not one of them – you have a diploma and a degree.

2.Take stock – do an inventory of what you have to offer.

3.Prepare a personal statement – in fact, prepare two personal statements.

4.It’s never too soon to start to network – that means with everyone you know.

5.Research, research, research – companies, industries, trends.

6.Familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked in an interview.

7.Learn to make “small talk.”

8.Look like a Professional – regardless of the industry

9.Accept The Fact That You Will Be Nervous

10.Practice, Practice, Practice.

Basis Rule: Preparation = Confidence = Good Interviewing Skills = Job Offers More information please click link:
www.interviewcoach.com

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.



Environment Matters – What work setting suits you?

What’s your preferred work environment?

Sometimes, your work setting will be just as important to you as what you will be doing when you get there. Whether you are just beginning to explore career options, are in the midst of internship or job searching, or are thinking about changing jobs, taking inventory of the type of work environment that best suits you makes sense. There are a few different factors to keep in mind, such as the hours, physical space, culture, and dress – to name a few.

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Quick Tips for College Freshmen: Use free and reduced-cost resources

In our last tip, we encouraged using your faculty’s office hours. Let’s keep with the theme of using the resources at your finger tips. With a little bit of research, you’ll likely find a LOT of very helpful resources on campus, and best of all – they’re probably FREE! Resources vary from campus to campus, so ask around at your institution. Here’s a sampling of the types of services that are likely available for you:

  • Your recreation/wellness center probably gives you free, or low-cost, access to fitness equipment, the pool, and a variety of wellness classes.


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