Summary Sunday: Issue 547

March 4, 2024

Summary Sunday is a collection of curated posts by well-respected experts. Most of these articles I’ve either found on social or through newsletters. I’ve highlighted my weekly favorites for you. It can feel like there are different views and opinions when it comes to job search advice but if you are doing the right thing […]

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Summary Sunday is a collection of curated posts by well-respected experts. Most of these articles I’ve either found on social or through newsletters. I’ve highlighted my weekly favorites for you.

It can feel like there are different views and opinions when it comes to job search advice but if you are doing the right thing for the right reason, then you’ll end up on the winning side.

In this week’s summary, you’ll find:

LinkedIn tips for job seekers
What recruiters see on LinkedIn
Revitalize your LinkedIn About section
Announce your job search on LinkedIn
Prepare for your job interview
Questions to avoid asking during the interview
Career Briefs newsletter

If you don’t already follow these folks (or get their newsletters) I highly recommend you do. (Warning: If you are in an undercover or confidential job search, be very cautious about who you follow and engage with on LinkedIn so you don’t tip off your current employer.)

How to Use LinkedIn Effectively During Your Job Search (From the pros)

I delivered a presentation this week to job seekers and highlighted the points from this collaborative article. I asked some of my favorite job seeker advocates for their top tips (and resources) for upleveling the LinkedIn experience. It includes tips on secret LinkedIn tools, work-arounds for sending connection invitations, training your homefeed and more. (And don’t forget to follow these experts on LinkedIn)

Did you know recruiters use a completely different LinkedIn website than the one you use? | Random Recruiter

This series of X posts show you some of the many ways recruiters search for candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter software. (It’s different from what normal users see plus it’s super expensive, so not ALL recruiters can afford it.) Read to the end and you’ll find a summary of take-aways on how to improve your LinkedIn profile.

Change Your LinkedIn About Section From Boring To Brilliant | My Career GPS

Shelley Piedmont shows you a “typical” About section, then shows you one that is more interesting to skim and read! If you need some inspiration to revitalize your about section (and take advantage of the 2,600 characters allowed), check out her article!

How To Write an Open To Work Post on LinkedIn | Alison Doyle

If you haven’t announced that you are looking for a new job on LinkedIn (or even if you have), read this article by Alison Doyle! It covers what to include (and what not to include) plus HOW to post it on LinkedIn. Most job seekers don’t do this, but it’s one of the best ways to highlight you and your qualifications!

JOB INTERVIEWS

How to Prepare for an Interview

There’s a lot you need to do to get ready for a job interview. Review this list and download your checklist today. (I have updated the checklist for 2024).

4 Questions Not to Ask in a Job Interview | HBR Ascend

Asking questions throughout the interview is a winning strategy. It helps you learn about the job and organization, plus shows your interest. However, there are some questions you should probably avoid asking (or at least ask in a different way). See if you are asking the wrong questions.

RECOMMENDED JOB SEEKER NEWSLETTER

Career Briefs: Finding Job Search Success | Briefcase Coach

I’ve been a fan of Sarah Johnston and her Career Briefs newsletter for a while now. This past week, her excellent newsletter got even better. It’s value-packed with current, helpful job search and career advice! If you haven’t subscribed yet, you are going to want to!