Category: LinkedIn

How to Use Informational Interviews as a Tool for Success

Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about your field while also creating a valuable networking opportunity. In some cases, it could even be a precursor for a job interview. An effective informational interview will provide insight into what it’s really like to work in your desired field and help you better understand […]

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Five Tips for Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile

As the summer begins to wind down and the new school year is right around the corner, now is the perfect time to make sure your LinkedIn profile is fresh and up to date. By investing the time now to make sure your LinkedIn profile stands out, you’ll have a much better chance of connecting […]

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What professionals need to know about LinkedIn

LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers. Every professional should be using this social networking site to organize and stay up-to-date with their professional contacts, engage in knowledge sharing, and cultivate their online reputation. That was one of the core messages shared by Brian Wiggins, Audience Development Director of the Philadelphia Business Journal, during the “LinkedIn […]

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Learn to use LinkedIn to improve your job search

LEARN LINKEDIN: Brian Wiggins of the PBJ will help Philadelphians improve their LinkedIn skillset You never know when you’re going to need to tap your professional network for a career-related opportunity. And today, one of the best places to access that network is on LinkedIn. LinkedIn now boasts 228 million users, including job seekers, recruiters, […]

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