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Tweet Joining LinkedIn groups can be very helpful when you use LinkedIn. There are hundreds to pick from and they cover a range of interests and professional groups. But once you join a group, what should you do to get the most out of your membership? What steps do you need to take to incorporate [...]

Tweet LinkedIn is a mainstay in your job search, but there may be ways to get more out of LinkedIn. Once you establish your profile, make some connections, and join some groups of interest, you can still use a few tricks to optimize it to your best advantage. There are always other things to learn [...]

Tweet When using the LinkedIn.com jobs search feature, you are advised to get your profile in great shape; this includes recommendations and endorsements through the LinkedIn system. While recommendations have been around for quite a while, endorsements are a relatively new feature for this platform. What is the difference between the two and is one [...]

Tweet Linkedin.com currently plays a large role in the job search strategies for almost every searcher. The website has been undergoing changes to improve the user experience; one of these upgrades is in the linkedin.com jobs search function. These changes make it easier to look for your dream job. Advanced Search The new advanced job [...]

Tweet You have applied for a position through LinkedIn.com jobs. So what is your next step? You can wait to see if they contact you – ever – or you can be a bit more proactive. Following up on your job application can show your interest in the position and may get you an audience [...]

Tweet A cover letter is your immediate introduction to an employer. Your cover letter needs to get the employer’s attention and also display something about your qualifications. When you are applying for LinkedIn.com jobs, follow these steps to make your letter stand out. Make it Personal Even if the job posting does not list the [...]

Tweet One of the newer features on LinkedIn is the endorsement function. It was introduced on September 24, 2012, and has increased in popularity with 10 million endorsements being issued each day. Now that you have probably gotten a few endorsements on your profile, you should think about how to incorporate them into your strategy [...]

Tweet Millions of people have joined LinkedIn.com to take advantage of its vast networking and job search capabilities. Unfortunately for many, there is so much information available that if you don’t have a specific plan, you could miss out on a significant number of potential opportunities. Having a plan is the best way to apply [...]

Tweet Today’s job search is often a grueling one. Even though the nation’s unemployment rate has fallen to 7.7 percent, finding a job today is no easy task. But you can boost your job prospects by targeting those fields in which companies are actually hiring. Companies are overwhelmed by applications every time they post an [...]

Tweet When you picture the typical LinkedIn user, what image springs to mind? Do you see a 20-something college grad scouring LinkedIn.com jobs in an effort at finding a career? Or maybe you imagine a 40-something manager making the connections she needs to land that next job on the career ladder? But what about senior [...]