Many executive job seekers have a "build it and forget it" mindset when it comes to their LinkedIn profile. Once they’ve written a bit of content in the About section, and popped in their various job titles in the Experience section, they think they’ve done enough. Then, their profile sits …
5 Deadly LinkedIn Mistakes
Several years ago I published a post about deadly LinkedIn mistakes that became very popular – 29 Biggest LinkedIn Mistakes. The post included some of the worst things executives in job search do, or neglect to do, on LinkedIn. In revisiting and updating that post, I've compiled here what I …
Deadly Job Search Mistake: Boring, Generic, Short LinkedIn About Section
What does your LinkedIn About section say about you? Does it scream "So what", or instead, "You need me in your company"? Will it bore people, or attract them to you? Before I first speak with prospective clients, I take a look at their LinkedIn profiles. I want to determine whether or not …
Deadly LinkedIn Mistake: No LinkedIn Profile Photo, or a Bad Photo Choice
When I first viewed the LinkedIn profile photo of a certain client (a CFO job seeker), I knew something was fishy. A dashing 30-something man was smiling at me with perfect teeth, perfect hair, and a perfectly chiseled face. Based on his career history, I knew my client had to be around 50. He …
Deadly LinkedIn Mistake: Anemic, Skimpy Profile
I'm constantly surprised by how many executive job seekers still haven't fully embraced LinkedIn. I'm surprised by how many make this big LinkedIn mistake. Sure, they all at least have a presence on LinkedIn. However they usually have only a minimal profile. Too many of them have very little …
