Are you getting the results you want from your LinkedIn profile? This LinkedIn "bible" offers 18 detailed strategies and writing tips PLUS 7 Bonus tips that will teach you how to get found on LinkedIn, and how to keep people reading after they find you. Contains tips for job seekers, business owners, and other professionals.

Thought-provoking and accessible in approach, this updated and expanded second edition of the How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile... And 18 Mistakes to Avoid: 2015 Editio provides a user-friendly introduction to the subject, Taking a clear structural framework, it guides the reader through the subject's core elements. A flowing writing style combines with the use of illustrations and diagrams throughout the text to ensure the reader understands even the most complex of concepts. This succinct and enlightening overview is a required reading for advanced graduate-level students. We hope you find this book useful in shaping your future career. Feel free to send us your enquiries related to our publications to [email protected] Rise Press

How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile is the only book we know of that is updated to the new 2021 interface!No matter what stage of your career you're in, having a comprehensive LinkedIn profile gives you a big leg up on those with either no LinkedIn profile or a bare-bones one. And you're actually slightly better off NOT having a LinkedIn profile than doing a half-baked job on the one you have.Maybe you're saying, "I'm not far enough along in my career" or "I'm too young." Well, LinkedIn is not just for seasoned professionals. In fact, the minimum age for membership in the U.S. is 16 (see LinkedIn's User Agreement) and LinkedIn Higher Education Pages give students a place to get information about and engage in discussions with universities worldwide. If you are a high school student, now is the time to start building your network and exploring career opportunities! (See High School Students: Embrace your skills, show your professional side, and create a LinkedIn Profile.) Join the over 39 million students and recent college graduates who have already taken the leap (also see Appendix E for more on how students can make the most of LinkedIn).What's crystal clear is that every single EMPLOYER or CLIENT who considers hiring you will Google you, click on your LinkedIn profile, and assess it. Whether you are a high school or college student, job seeker, company owner or other professional, your profile MUST impress your audience if you want results from this social media treasure chest.Guy Kawasaki told CNBC Make It, "If you're not on LinkedIn, you might as well not exist in this world. Everybody needs to be on LinkedIn."Are you getting the results that you want from your LinkedIn profile?

Your LinkedIn profile is like a detailed online resume showcasing your history, skills and experience to the world. Everything that doesn’t fit into a two-page resume can be included in your profile and it gives viewers the opportunity to easily find more information if they require it. You can make professional connections and build your network in order to have more success in the job market and to make lasting partnerships which will open up opportunities in the future. The key to building your profile is interacting – connections will interact with you and they can then also introduce you to other connections. Your interactions will also appear as part of your profile, showing new connections and prospects that you are an active member of your profession and have a valuable service to offer. Along with interaction, you need to make sure that your profile is a good, professional representation of what you have to offer.

How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume is a step-by-step guide that empowers readers to create an effective and stand out from the crowd as a top candidate for an executive position. Brenda Bernstein, a Certified Executive Resume Master and author of the #1 Bestseller How to Write a Killer LinkedIn Profile, shares the tips and tricks she’s learned from more than two decades of helping job seekers get connected with the right position. Readers will discover: • The importance of knowing the target audience and how to best connect with them • Key social media tips for spreading the word about their skills and experiences • Why good ol’ cover letters are important, and how to use them effectively • Power verbs to use, and words to avoid • Samples of successful resumes For many executives conducting a job search, it may have been quite a while since they were last “looking.” It’s easier than ever to apply for a job – and as a result, there’s a lot of competition for a limited number of openings. There’s a lot to learn about the recruiting world we live in, and the best ways to use the tools at our disposal. This book provides practical, proven, up-to-date best practices for creating an effective executive resume that gets results.

Make LinkedIn your number one professional branding tool LinkedIn is the premiere social network for professionals looking to discover new opportunities, enhance personal branding, connect with other professionals, and make career advancements. With LinkedIn For Dummies, you’ll have step-by-step instructions on how to take advantage of the latest tools and features to do all of this and more. This book will teach you how to create an attractive profile that employers will notice, as well as ways to expand your network by making connections around the globe. You'll also learn how to best navigate the new user interface, write recommendations, take a course with LinkedIn Learning, and conduct your job search. Create an appealing, detailed profile Establish your credibility and personal brand Connect with employers and find jobs Request and write recommendations Whether you’re one of LinkedIn’s 500 million global members or brand new to the site, this authoritative resource helps you get the most out of the world’s largest professional network.

Presents an overview of the Linkedin interface and describes intricacies of navigating the site efficiently and what to avoid.

You probably created your business because you wanted to solve real-world problems, and in the process achieve wealth and freedom. However, running your own show is often tougher than expected - you find yourself hustling with pure grit, making mistake after mistake, until you are frustrated and burnt out, especially if you are trying to scale up the company. If this sounds like where you are now, then this book is for you. Dive in and learn from the author's own experience of how he scaled up his own company, achieved success and wealth, and broke free from the everyday grind. His methodology - the 5E Scale Engine - consists of practical steps that you can immediately take action on to systematically scale up your business and get to 7 figures and beyond, consistently and comfortably. Immerse yourself in the 5E Scale Engine and discover: - What entrepreneurs need to focus on in order to scale up properly; - How to incorporate systems that free up your time and cut down your effort; - What sequence to do things in so that you don't waste time spinning your wheels; - How to recruit and retain A-star players on your team; - How to feel happy and in control of your business.

Your LinkedIn profile is like a detailed online resume showcasing your history, skills and experience to the world. Everything that doesn't fit into a two-page resume can be included in your profile and it gives viewers the opportunity to easily find more information if they require it. You can make professional connections and build your network in order to have more success in the job market and to make lasting partnerships which will open up opportunities in the future. The key to building your profile is interacting - connections will interact with you and they can then also introduce you to other connections. Your interactions will also appear as part of your profile, showing new connections and prospects that you are an active member of your profession and have a valuable service to offer. Along with interaction, you need to make sure that your profile is a good, professional representation of what you have to offer.

Your online presence matters more than ever in today's global workplace. Professionals are logging-in to LinkedIn in record numbers, so your profile needs to represent you in the best possible light before and after a meeting or interview. LinkedIn For Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide is the leading strategic guidebook that most uniquely connects personal branding to the LinkedIn platform. Long's book provides a comprehensive view of personal branding using LinkedIn's profile, content sharing, and thought leadership capabilities. Additionally, Long has assembled a useful set of "How To" advice links that are available on a companion website. The website provides many resource pages and links related to each chapter. LinkedIn for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide is the ONLY LinkedIn book available that will do all of this for the reader: - Provide an integrated personal branding and LinkedIn strategy needed for today's professionals - in a Full Color book. - Provide additional "how to" elements in a companion website so you can click over to see detailed instructions and keep updated. - Provide dozens of examples and case studies from real LinkedIn users. - Provide several "personas" and other prompts to help you write the best possible summary. LinkedIn For Personal Branding will help you to: - Select and prioritize the best personal brand attributes for you, your career and business. - Be considered for more strategic assignments and business opportunities. - Create an authentic, personal, and impressive profile that demonstrates expertise without appearing to brag. - Consider all the ways you can demonstrate your personal brand -both offline and online- and how they work together. - Be found online > increase the likelihood of being contacted by recruiters and sales prospects. - Select the most memorable words, images, skills, and links. - Learn best practices for each profile section ( and also see real examples). - Write the most strategic and impactful headline and summary. - Give and receive more endorsements and recommendations. - Become a thought leader. - Find and Share content with your network . - Blog using the LinkedIn Publisher functionality. - Leverage LinkedIn Groups and Company pages. - Measure your progress. - And much more. This book is perfect for anyone interested in developing their personal brand using LinkedIn to propel their career or business opportunities.