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Seasons come, seasons go. You determine how they affect you.
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"The survey of 2,000 professionals by Robert Walters found many people are ‘career cushioning’, which refers to someone setting the groundwork to leave a role because of uneasiness about their current position.
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"Companies are recognizing that practical experience and relevant skills are valuable assets. Freelance and contract consulting opportunities allow individuals to leverage their expertise without needing a bachelor's degree."
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Sharing with your LinkedIn network (and beyond) about losing a job is common. But so is misrepresenting yourself in the process. Too many people over-expose their sadness, anger, and bitterness, that by the time they get to the par…lnkd.in/gKsH9wKv lnkd.in/gR4gT3kB
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If you have a difficult time asking for the salary that you should have, or negotiating more money or other perks, know that employers actually expect candidates to negotiate. Also know that the salary you end up with often won't be what you're worth unle…lnkd.in/g99uT3Qe
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Thinking about sending a recruiter a DM? Consider this advice before you shoot out your message.
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The About section is notoriously difficult to fill in. After all, most of us aren’t copywriters. In fact, a recent survey showed that the About section is the most difficult part of building a LinkedIn profile for nearly everyone.…lnkd.in/gtbFwDzt lnkd.in/gKMPprkJ
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How important for job seekers is having a completed and optimized LinkedIn profile? According to recruiter, very important. This article does a great job highlighting some of the more important sections that recruiters want to see.…lnkd.in/gQbsrgx3 lnkd.in/gkCWAYZn
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I think they do and they don't. As far as freelance job postings--forget about it. However, the freelance service provider feature has worked very well for me and many others I know.
I do agree that some people still seem to see freelancing as unskilled gig work.
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I love this: "It’s as simple (and hard) as that."
I was reading comments earlier from people complaining that @LinkedIn didn't "work." I had to remind them that when you buy a shovel you still have to do the digging.
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It does seem like people put off things they need done when the warm weather comes around.
Even job seekers slow down their job search in the summer. Not a good idea.
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Do you start sweating when an interviewer asks if you have any questions? Worse, do you say "no," just to get out of the situation?
FYI: Post-interview questions are a must! However, what you ask is crucial, so it requires research and preparation.
I h…lnkd.in/gDP_r4Ea
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Do you avoid applying for jobs you know you are qualified for, and have experience in, because you don't have a #degree?
A degree is great to have, but not always necessary. You may actually be more qualified for a job than someone with a degree, so don'…lnkd.in/gxUA6Nmk
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I'm seeing SO many questions on my main page with job seekers asking tons of questions about their LinkedIn profiles, and the importance of each section. I know profiles can feel overwhelming to set up and maintain, but done prope…lnkd.in/gDgkHJuA lnkd.in/gd6sW-4z
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