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Follow Deanna on LinkedInYou need to have tens of thousands of followers in order to be successful on LinkedIn.
This is a myth. I heard this from two different people who I spoke to yesterday. They both heard it from other people. It's not true. I'll tell you why. The truth behind networking on LinkedIn is this: if you are connected to the right people, you could have 150, you could have 300, you could...
“Sending resumes in is an endless black hole.”
That sounds about right. I can’t take credit for that quote, JOHN S. WEHMEYER said that when we were talking yesterday. John was referring to applying for jobs through all those websites that job seekers know way too well. He’s also among the job seekers who are recognizing the power of LinkedIn....
What works on other social media platforms may not work here
Have you tried to fit a square peg in a round hole? Yeah it doesn’t work. It doesn’t work on LinkedIn either. This platform is not a “one size fits all”. What works for one person here, may not work for someone else. Know your goals and What works for you on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter may...
Your profile is not the only thing about growing your network here.
I have clients who start working with me in order to have a great looking profile. One of the things I'm quick to remind them of is: to get attention here, having a great looking PROFILE is a good thing, but it's not the ONLY thing. There aren't magnetic forces drawing people to your PROFILE. It...
It’s NOT an online resume, it’s a professional network.
You can like and comment on posts here...multiple times a day...7 days a week. That’s not the meaning of engagement. Engagement means contributing to the conversation. It means giving value in return to that person who posted with value. Engagement means engaging with the people who you want to...
What is Engagement and why does it matter?
You can like and comment on posts here...multiple times a day...7 days a week. That’s not the meaning of engagement. Engagement means contributing to the conversation. It means giving value in return to that person who posted with value. Engagement means engaging with the people who you want to...
Which of these is the better LinkedIn Headline?
Which headline do you like better? 1. Business Development Professional2. The word “NO” doesn’t mean stop, I sell until the answer is “YES”! It’s not about your title that your company gave you, it’s about how and why you do what you do. What sets you apart from others with that same title?...