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Tips for Creating a Killer LinkedIn Profile with Marc Halpert


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How is your LinkedIn profile?  Is it in great shape, or just ok?  Is it neglected, or worse, does it even exist?  Today’s episode is going to help. Amy talks to Marc Halpert who is an expert LinkedIn coach and trainer. In fact, he describes himself as a “LinkedIn evangelist.” He will convince you that, with a little diligence, you can have a great LinkedIn profile that will go a long way toward getting that position that’s a perfect fit for you.

Marc describes himself as “multi-preneur”. He currently he has three companies, and his latest, Connect2Collaborate, he created in order to help job seekers expertly navigate LinkedIn to create notable profiles that help you get noticed.  With his guidance, many professionals have successfully augmented their resumes with powerful LinkedIn profiles that give potential employers a real grasp of WHO the applicant truly is and WHY they are the best hire in a field of candidates.

Marc doesn’t say to throw away that resume you worked so hard to pull together.  Rather, he advocates creating an outstanding LinkedIn profile to work with your resume by giving it and you, the candidate, dimension.  He tells us that resumes are not memorable, but your LinkedIn profile can be. But how do you go about maximizing your profile?

You’ll want to take notes during this episode because Marc is going to give you great tips.   If you are looking for ways to be that standout candidate, you’re in the right place today. 

Topics in this episode:

  • Importance of having a LinkedIn profile which as strong as your resume
  • Importance of being honest, direct and relevant
  • Why and how to take full advantage of LinkedIn
  • Tips for writing an effective headline and about section
  • What an outstanding LinkedIn profile looks like
  • How to use the skills section effectively
  • Some tips for effective networking on LinkedIn
  • How to make yourself memorable on LinkedIn
  • How to effectively describe a prior career in your LinkedIn profile

Links:

https://connect2collaborate.wordpress.com/

ABA Book: https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/279426434/

Nonprofit Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Them-Marketing-Professionals-Difference/dp/1719493839

Course for College Grads: https://thebestinclass.thinkific.com/courses/program

 

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Fashionably LateBy Amy Rowland