Whilst LinkedIn may enable conversations, connecting, and building networks and relationships, it's not all good news for job seekers.

You may not like what I have to say but it's worth considering the dangers.

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How to use LinkedIn for YOUR career

Don’t let LinkedIn marketing overwhelm you. It’s easy to navigate when you know how.

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The Career Clinic is open

This week I opened the doors to The Career Clinic – because sometimes all you need is a quick consultation or a one-off session.

How LinkedIn loses job seekers

LinkedIn is where headhunters go hunting for talent and where hiring managers always check out your profile. All roads from Google lead to LinkedIn but I’m not convinced the current version is working for career professionals and job seekers.

Recruitment, CareerTracy Short11 February 2022LinkedIn, Jobsearch, social media rabbit holesComment

12 career blogs for senior executives and authentic leaders

Reflecting on the year that's passed and wrapping up 2021 with my 12 blog collection.

They’ve been inspired by my client work and people who are facing similar challenges to you so I hope you find them helpful.

How to get headhunted

When it comes to being headhunted you need to work on your visibility and personal brand so that you’re ‘front of mind’ when opportunities arise. In this post, I share my tips on how to boost your chances of being headhunted. They’re simple and easy to action – you may be surprised!

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What's so difficult about job hunting?

More than 60% of the people that took part in my recent career survey said that 'getting leads and getting noticed' was their biggest obstacle when it comes to job searching.

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LinkedIn micro-tips for your career

If you’re job seeking or want to get headhunted LinkedIn is the go-to-site. But being on LinkedIn and having a profile isn’t enough.

As well as having written 50+ articles for LinkedIn I regularly post career advice and tips.

Here are my top five micro-tips to help you get the most out of LinkedIn for your career.

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How to get visible on LinkedIn and why you need to

Whether you’re a consultant, small business owner, or an employed service provider I can’t think of a reason for not using LinkedIn as a channel to market and promote your expertise and brand.

For a start it’s free.