by Karen Brown | Aug 10, 2015 | Author Platform, LinkedIn profiles
The no.1 question that I get asked about in relation to LinkedIn is: how do I get to the top of LinkedIn search results? Most people get that being at the top of the search results means that they will get found by people looking for someone with their knowledge,...
by Karen Brown | Jun 1, 2015 | Author Platform, LinkedIn profiles
I’ve written A LOT about LinkedIn, so my 10 commandments should be familiar to you, but for fun, I’ve put them together here: 1. Thou shalt have a professional image on thy LinkedIn profile, for this is how thy future employers, business partners and peers...
by Karen Brown | Apr 23, 2015 | Author Platform, LinkedIn profiles
I love it when I get a request to analyse someone’s LinkedIn profile. Over time, I’ve developed a template that I use for clients. This template looks not just at what is there, but what is missing. Many people massively under-sell their achievements by...
by Karen Brown | Apr 21, 2015 | Author Platform, LinkedIn profiles
When you are offered an interview, you will be asked for references, however, if the company actively reviews the profiles of potential candidates before shortlisting for interview, all things being equal, you may find that you didn’t get shortlisted for...
by Karen Brown | Apr 18, 2015 | Author Platform, LinkedIn network, Personal branding
One way to get noticed, especially in large groups, is by becoming a top contributor in that group. When you do this, your image and headline are shown on the top right hand side of the group, for everyone to see. LinkedIn introduced this facility in 2013, and they...
by Karen Brown | Apr 13, 2015 | Author Platform, LinkedIn network, Networking skills
Whether you’re using LinkedIn for business or for finding the next job, networking is essential to achieve both aims. The place to network on LinkedIn is via LinkedIn groups. There are over 2 million groups on LinkedIn, with the largest group being made up of...
