Qualify Your Professional Network

There was a recent discussion on LinkedIn regarding tight versus broad networks (LinkedIn Strategies – Tight vs Broad Network). Is it more effective in a  job search to build a network of close connections or instead, build a network with a broad reach, but weak connections? This is an interesting discussion. Recently I have been trying [...]

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15 Tips to Using LinkedIn

Keep your name simple. Do not add extraneous information. Your profile should be managed like a professional website. Formatting should be simple and clean and filled with tags that are search friendly. Add a photo and keep it professional. Headshots are the best. Photos add personality to your profile. Update the section “What you are [...]

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A New York Chief Information Officer’s Search

Over the last several months I have started growing my “brand” to increase my exposure to the world. In my search for a new job, there are a few processes that one needs to have in place. First, you have to network. It sounds hard and it could be depending on how you go about [...]

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