It's amazing to think about the ways LinkedIn has changed the way we interact - not only with each other, but also with our own data. LinkedIn has become the preeminent professional networking site amassing nearly 260 million users in 200 countries-and accomplishing all of this in just under 11 years (for context, Google, founded in 1998, is older).
UPDATE: It's been a few months since my original post on LinkedIn's Endorsement feature, and, predictably, they're still around. And people are still asking why. Attorney Robert Ambrogi wrote an interesting piece on the topic recently, questioning whether LinkedIn endorsements would violate legal ethics. While this applies specifically to attorneys, it raises an interesting question,...
You should already know that it is not a great idea to use your LinkedIn headline to advertise that you are in transition with slogans like 'looking for the next opportunity' or 'currently unemployed.' A better approach is to build a strong profile that showcases your skills and demonstrates your ability to a potential employer.
Image courtesy of Ivan Melenchon Serrano - morguefile.com There is a great deal of disagreement as to whether job seekers should include a cover letter when applying for a job. I have written in the past that I think cover letters are generally not necessary. Most postings don't ask for one, and generally, that means...
In January I wrote an article for Examiner.com about Maryland's passage of a social media privacy law. In all, 6 states--California, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan & New Jersey, in addition to Maryland--passed similar legislation in 2012, providing protection to job seekers and current employees (note: a number of states also extend protection to students from academic...
There is no shortage of information available to job seekers looking to update their resumes. While much of the information is designed to help job seekers develop an effective resume, it is unfortunately also true that some of the advice is contradictory, outdated, or simply poor.
"It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." John Wooden, legendary UCLA basketball coach & Naismith Hall-of -Famer When an athlete starts to perform below his or her typical performance level-commonly known as going into a slump-often the thing that helps them through it is giving extra attention and focus to the little details.
As I have written in the past, I am no fan of LinkedIn's Endorsement feature. But, I'm also a realist. As Brad Mauney, LinkedIn's Group Product Manager, pointed out in a recent interview, Endorsement is one of LinkedIn's most popular features. What that means is, like it or not, endorsements are likely here to stay.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 employment projections, Baltimore ranks 9th on the list of top 10 large metro areas for projected job growth between 2010-2020. The sectors expected to experience the strongest overall growth include construction, professional & business services, leisure & hospitality, and education & health services.
SPOILER ALERT: There is no such thing as the perfect résumé. In related news, the Loch Ness Monster, the Abominable Snowman, the Easter Bunny, and bi-partisan cooperation in Congress all may or may not exist. Creating a résumé is not about perfection--it's about effectiveness.
Warren White is a relationship builder. As a sought-after thought leader in the fields of Career Transition and Human Resources, Warren possesses over a decade of experience providing strategic gui...
