Blog

How to Notify Recruiters on LinkedIn that you are OPEN to New Opportunities job seeker linkedin for job search stealth mode Sep 11, 2023

Looking to subtly start putting feelers out to make a career move? Use this LinkedIn feature to let recruiters know that you are open to new opportunities.

  1. Edit your "Open to work" preferences by clicking hereThis will open up the "Edit job preferences" section of your profile that...
Continue Reading...
In Career Transition - "Employer"​ Options linkedin linkedin career linkedin for job search open to work Jan 02, 2023

 

I've heard that profiles won't come up in as many searches if there is not a current employer listed.

 

Some job seekers have already put in an end date, and I'm asked "what should I do?"

 

If they aren't seeking to create their own business page to showcase consulting work, what...

Continue Reading...
Are You Using LinkedIn for a Career Change, but Don’t Want Your Employer to Know? career career change employer linkedin linkedin career linkedin for job search linkedin tips meller marketing new career Jun 17, 2022
Thinking about using LinkedIn for your next career change, but don’t want your employer to know?
 

Here are a few LinkedIn strategy tips for those of you seeking to use in “stealth mode” (so you don't alert your employer). 

No, it's not a new LinkedIn setting....

Continue Reading...
The Professional Headshot - Is it Really Necessary for LinkedIn? linkedin for job search linkedin profile linkedin tips professional headshot Jul 11, 2021

From a network connection.

Q: I don't have a photo on my LinkedIn. Do I really need one?

A from me: Yes, you will need a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile. 

At a minimum, your photo should include:

  • You in professional attire
  • Head and shoulders only. Your face should be 50-60%...
Continue Reading...
The Open to Work Green Circle - Helpful or Obnoxious? linkedin for job search linkedin tips open to work Apr 23, 2021

Wondering whether or not to add the "Open to Work" green circle on your LiknedIn profile photo? Read this blog for an overview of how to add it as well as my POV on the value of this to your profile.

Open to work: here's a video from Sweta Regmi on how to add the green half circle on your profile...

Continue Reading...