Guest Post 8 Tips to Make your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out

Guest Post 8 Tips to Make your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'lhJ9YP1UQodP1vxobJWUBA',sig:'f68ip6CeXzbS2r4u75VP3vmBV8k6e_JVWcPbdPF7PUs=',w:'509px',h:'340px',items:'501651595',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); by guest writer  Abhyank Srinet, founder, MiM-Essay.com Did you know more than 1,75,000 new LinkedIn profiles are created every day? With the kind of growth LinkedIn has witnessed in the recent years, it’s the place to be if you’re looking for a new job or want to develop new connections.    But if you don’t have an optimized profile, your profile won’t show up for the right recruiters and you may lose out on a lot of opportunities. So what makes your LinkedIn profile stand out?  Check out these 8 LinkedIn profile hacks to find out. 1. Use a Professional Photo LinkedIn profiles that have a picture are 11 times more likely to be viewed. If you haven’t yet added a photo to your LinkedIn Profile, it’s time to add one. Make sure that the photo you have uploaded makes you look professional. Don’t include any photos that you would normally add to your Facebook account. No selfies, no pets or kids, and no scenery, unless it relates to and enhances your personal brand. 2. Customize Your LinkedIn Profile URL A custom URL is more professional and makes it easier for people to remember your profile (which is an important aspect in the process of networking). Edit your public profile URL so that it contains your name or a combination of your name and profession or location.  3. Write an Amazing Summary The Summary section of your LinkedIn profile is a great way to highlight your experience. The Summary section is the first section that people see in your profile, so it’s your chance to create a splendid first impression. While writing your summary, make sure it highlights your recent accomplishments, that it’s easy to read and uses professional jargon wisely. (Just enough to attract professionals from your industry, but clear enough that outsiders can understand what you do.) 4. Add New Sections to Your Profile LinkedIn gives you the option to add sections such as volunteering, honors and awards, causes you care about, patents, and languages to your profile. Try to fill in as much information as you can to add depth to your profile. These additions may also make it easier for connections to find you based on shared interests or experiences. 5. Find Profiles Similar to Yours and “Borrow” the Best Accomplishment Points Its important that your LinkedIn profile is complete and detailed. A lot of people struggle when deciding what accomplishments to add to their LinkedIn profile to catch the attention of recruiters. Search for profiles similar to yours and look for accomplishments that are similar to the work you’ve done. Use them as inspiration; edit and add variations of them to your LinkedIn profile 6. Ask for Recommendations Recommendations give connections a better idea of what you’re like to work with and also where your true skills and passions are. They also make it easier for opportunities to find you. Ask for people who know you well to write recommendations for you. Having even 3 recommendations gives your profile a boost. 7. Re-Order Your Endorsements The Skills Endorsements section is an important component of your profile. Endorsements are another way recruiters can find out what some of your strongest soft skills might be. Since people are going to endorse for all sorts of skills, you may need to re-order your endorsements to showcase the skills that play a critical role in your next job. To reorder your endorsements, go to your profile and click the pen icon. You can delete skills and change the order of existing skills there. 8. Avoid Using These Buzzwords “Responsible, strategic, creative, effective, patient, expert, organizational, driven, innovative, analytical” are just some of the most commonly used words which add nothing distinctive to your profile. Refrain from including them in your LinkedIn profile â€" dig into a thesaurus for less common terms. Looking for more tips? Check out Top 33 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers In 2017.

Budgeting for Your Next Trip Dont Forget These 6 Hidden Travel Costs

Budgeting for Your Next Trip Don’t Forget These 6 Hidden Travel Costs You’ve paid for the plane tickets, booked the hotel, and saved up to pay for food and entertainment. What’s left to think about now? It turns out there’s quite a bit that should be on your list as you budget for your next trip. Otherwise, unexpected expenses could crop up and take away from all the fun stuff you’ve planned for your next getaway. Here are six of the most commonly overlooked and   hidden travel costs that come with traveling. Factor them in and travel comfortably on this trip and all the ones to come. Pet Care Some pets can fend for themselves for a few days. Others can travel with you if you’re driving to a pet-friendly destination. Most of the time, though, you’ll leave your pets behind when you fly around the country and world. Don’t forget to factor in just how much pet care will cost you. You can always find a deal, of course, so start researching early. Find a respected boarding facility or interview pet-sitters to find the place or person who’s budget-friendly and trustworthy. Asking friends and family who they use is a great place to start, since you don’t want to leave man’s best friend with just anyone. Airline Fees Some airlines will entice you to buy their tickets with a lower overall fare. Once you’re roped in, though, you’ll find out that everything costs more â€"  from the bags you bring on board to the snacks you’re served when flying. Before buying your ticket, look into what your chosen airline charges to check or carry your luggage with you. This is an especially good practice if you’re flying an unfamiliar airline while you’re overseas. Lots of budget airlines will charge you if you bring more than one bag â€" yes, including a purse â€"  with you to board. Plus, there might be additional charges if you haven’t printed your boarding pass before arriving at the airport. Always read the fine print! Tips A domestic vacation won’t throw you for a loop â€"  you already know how to tip in restaurants, bars and taxis. You know to give your massage therapist or hairstylist or tour guide a little something extra at the end of your session, too. Of course, you also want to give hotel staffers a monetary thank you. Everyone from bellboys to cleaning staff to concierge experts should earn a few dollars for their services. Doorman, bell staff and shuttle drivers should receive $1-2 per bag, depending on luggage size. Housekeeping should be tipped $1-5 per day, to be received daily, and the valet can be tipped with a daily drop-off or pick-up in the amount of $4-5. In other countries, though, the lines become blurred. What are you expected to tack onto your bill? Brush up on cultural norms before taking off so you know just what to do in all situations in which you might have to tip. Airport or Station Transfers You know how you’re getting from your home to the city or town you’re traveling to. Did you also consider how you will get from the airport or bus or train station to the place where you’re staying? This is always something to factor in â€"  taxis can cost you a pretty penny and, if there’s no other way to travel to and from your hotel, you’ll have to pay the fee twice. Many places have more budget-friendly options, though. For example, there is usually an airport bus that will take you to the city center. You can also transfer from your regional train to a city-based metro that can drop you off closer to your final destination â€"  city buses do that, too. If you must travel by taxi, try traveling with a ride-sharing service or splitting the costs with your fellow travelers, so it doesn’t take as much of a toll on your budget. Card Fees Card fees generally apply to international travel, although withdrawing from a different domestic ATM could incur charges, too. You’ve saved up for your impending vacation, but you might not have considered how much it’ll cost you to take out money once you arrive. Some banks will charge you to use their ATMs. On top of that, your home bank could charge you for an international transaction. This could add up to more than $10 tacked onto the amount of cash you take out. Either figure out a cheaper option or take out larger sums of money at first so you can avoid multiple fees. Check into your credit card’s fees, too. Some add fees to international charges. A 3 percent upcharge on the total cost of each transaction can add up quickly, so call them before you go to find out what, if any, fees will apply. If your card isn’t travel-friendly, try swapping it for one that’s widely accepted and transaction fee-free. Fortunately, there are plenty of well-regarded travel credit cards out there. Roaming or Data Charges Again, this applies more to international travel, but data and roaming charges can hit once you’re home. You might find yourself a little bit broke after trekking around the globe, and you don’t want that to happen. Find out how much you’ll be charged to use your phone overseas. Ask your cellular provider if there’s a budget-friendly international plan so you can still use your phone sporadically while you’re traveling. Otherwise, pop it into airplane mode and only use it when you have Wi-Fi. If you need apps to help you navigate, think about buying a SIM card when you arrive at your destination. A prepaid one is often pretty cheap, and it will only be a small portion of your budget in comparison to data and roaming charges. Get Going! You’ve thought about everything now, and you’re ready to go,  mentally, physically and financially. So grab your suitcase, your passport and hit the road confidently â€"  you’ve earned it.

Resume Writing Services For Companies

Resume Writing Services For CompaniesIf you are an employer or a recruiter looking for a candidate, you may be wondering if you should hire a resume writing service or if you should do it yourself. And you may be wondering why some people are able to get the job done quickly and easily while others can't get a proper writing job done in a short amount of time.Well, in New York City, you can hire either a freelancer or a professional resume writer to write your resume for you and give you a quick turnaround time. However, there are many different types of companies that can be found in Westchester County, New York.There are many professional resume writers and some will offer you a good free writing service while others will not. In many cases, these writers are located in Westchester County, New York and can be found on the internet.There are many reasons for hiring a professional resume writing service, which is usually cost-free. First of all, when you hire a resume writing service , you do not have to pay them any money. Second, your writing will be done by an experienced writer who knows how to write a resume.These writers will also know how to make you stand out from other applicants when they are reviewing resumes. Third, there is a lot of work involved with using a professional writer and getting your resume written correctly and fast.These professionals will know where to find jobs that are of the best quality and ensure that your resume is of the highest quality possible. Fourth, hiring a professional writer can be of great help in Westchester County, New York since there are so many candidates to choose from when you need to find a recruiter.It can be difficult for you to look through all of the local candidates before you decide which one to hire. This is where a writing service can be very beneficial as it can provide you with the most number of candidates that are of the highest quality.Finally, the resume writing service can also take care of the f ormatting and the emailing and can ensure that your resume gets back to you with the proper formatting. Lastly, the resume writing service will work for you whether you need a complete interview, or if you are just simply looking for a position to apply for.

Being positive helps in this job - and the next - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Being positive helps in this job - and the next - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog This is the kind of email I reeeeeeeally like getting: First of all: Thank you so much for all of your intelligent and inspiring advice about work. I was working at a retail job and not loving it. In fact, I will admit, I hated for a while and I was the complainer that you have written about. I read your articles about having a good attitude at work and about being a constructive complainer instead of just a big pain. I realized that I needed to look at the positives about my work and quit kvetching. I liked my co-workers and most of the time the job was pleasant. It really helped to have some perspective on a healthy work environment. The quality of my work improved and I enjoyed work more. When I decided to move to another state I began the process of giving notice. Since I was happier about work and the people I worked with, I was leaving the job on a very positive note. Then the unexpected happened. I found out about a job opportunity where I was moving that was directly connected to my current employer. I wasnt sure how to make the necessary connections at first, but I started talking to the people I knew at my work and sure enough people were happy to help. After several phone calls and emails, I was talking to the owner of the company that I wanted to work for. And I am going to have an interview with him soon! He seems to have your philosophy about work: He also values liking your job over money and he believes in a positive, respectful work environment so employees feel valued. During our initial phone interview he asked me: Which was more important to me: the job or the money. As I said in a recent post to you, it was easy to answer: the job. I never expected that a retail job would lead to meeting the owner of a company. Literally, it was all due to treating people well and having a good attitude. Im convinced. I was pleasantly surprised by the lengths people will go when they like you and like the way that you work. The whole experience taught me not to take a little job for granted, or to take the people you work with for granted. Everything counts. Thank you for everything! Pixel Peony I dont really know what to say except that Im really, really happy that people find the blog useful and that this story shows some of the power in a positive mindset. Good luck with the move and the interview new job Pixel P. What about you? Have you experienced how a more positive approach turned out to be a good thing? Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Step Up and Advance Your Career! (video) - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Step Up and Advance Your Career! (video) Want to step up your career and move up the corporate ladder?   If yes, then youll need to step up. Moving up the chain of command within your current company could be one of the hardest things to do. Why? The senior managers already see you in your current role, performing your day-to-day responsibilities. They do not physically see you in that higher level role, successfully managing those higher-level, higher risk programs and departments. And its not a given that if youre successful in your current position that youll be successful at a higher level position. So how do you prove that you can do the job before you get the job? Find out in this video: Your Assignment STEP UP! Ask the Sr. leader in your department what the highest priority projects are. Then, negotiate with your manager to transition onto those projects. Youll need to be on the highest profile projects to get the big results. Next, raise your hand and volunteer for bigger roles, increased responsibility and stretch assignments. Start talking to managers, mentors, clients, and potential employers about the kind of responsibilities that you want. Go after those projects that are valued by company leaders where you can flex your muscles, showcase your strengths, and demonstrate that youre the right person for the job. When an opportunity presents itself, youll need to jump in and go for it! Finally, build your visibility and credibility with Sr. Leaders. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but in order to be seen by Sr. Leaders youll need to step into the spotlight. Look for opportunities to share your teams wins and the challenges youve broken through at meetings, webinars, forums and internal conferences. Build your credibility by focusing on results including numbers and percentages. When you build your credibility with Sr. Leaders, your setting yourself (and your career) up for success. How are you going to step up? Share your ideas on my   so that I can give you some ideas:-) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are You STUCK In Your Career? To get my help in helping you get a new job or progress in your career, email me on margaret@interview-coach.co.uk to schedule your 15-minutes Get Help Now Free Strategy call. I am allocating a limited number of spots each month to helping others reach their career goals faster. So let me ask you, are you ready to give up your EXCUSES and do something about your career NOW, or do you still want to wait for SOMEDAY to appear? Email me now and get your appointment on the books for a free strategy session.

My WE4WE playback Putting Yourself First

My WE4WE playback Putting Yourself First Back in the beginning on November, I spoke online in the very first WE4WE (Women Entrepreneur 4 Women Entrepreneurs) webinar, put together by Robert Dempsey of Life of the Freelancer. If you couldnt join us live, you can now get the playback listen to my very first presentation (eek!) on Putting Yourself First! I also highly recommend watching the presentations given by the other, um, presenters: Danielle LaPorte on Cash Fulfillment Alexandra Franzen on Pro-Bono Burnout Christine Pietryla on Personal Branding Ooh, it was so exciting being in the same group with all these kick-ass ladies. Hope you enjoy!

Finding a Resume Writing Service: What to Look For

Finding a Resume Writing Service: What to Look ForWhile searching for a resume writing service, you might be having a hard time locating the right one for your needs. In order to make sure that you're getting the right service, you need to do a bit of research. After all, it's always a good idea to save money by using a professional service rather than doing it yourself.The good thing about doing your own resume is that you can control the entire process. You don't have to worry about selecting the right font or color, or whether to use bullet points or italics. You also have complete control over the format, which means that you can use what works best for you and tailor your resume to the specific job you're applying for. Some services, however, might not offer this flexibility because they're strictly for employees who are looking for work.Luckily, there are plenty of freelancing and freelance writers available that specialize in writing resumes for companies. These writers work i ndependently on a commission basis, so they're able to get paid based on the number of resumes they get written. Although they may charge slightly more than others, these companies will give you the same service as those with websites, and the quality of their resume writing service is likely to be higher as well. Here are some things to consider when you're choosing a service.Choose a company that already has a following of clients who have written resumes for them. If you're looking for a writing service that has a large list of clients, you may want to look elsewhere. After all, if you were going to hire anyone to write a resume for you, you would want to make sure they were well-trained and qualified for the job. They should also be able to adapt to changing technology and have done this type of work before.On the other hand, if you find a writer who's well-written and affordable, this can be a good sign. A good resume writer can convey an overall sense of professionalism and im press you with the knowledge and skills they've acquired. Remember, however, that not every writer is the same and not every writer is going to impress you. Before you commit to any writer, make sure they can do the job you need done.Lastly, be sure to check out the writer's portfolio and ask for recommendations before you choose one. A freelance writer's portfolio should include samples of work, which will give you a sense of how their work looks in detail. Make sure you are satisfied with the service and that they're capable of delivering on the promise of writing a good resume for you.In conclusion, a professional resume writer can help you land that great job you've been looking for. You just need to make sure you find the right service by evaluating a few qualities and criteria.