If you keep scrolling through your LinkedIn Profile, tucked in at the bottom you'll find the Recommendation section. And it's not getting a lot of love these days. Which is kind of ironic because it's one of the oldest sections of the profile. And one of the few that hasn't seen any significant changes over the years. Being down there at the end of the profile makes it easy to skip over. Many professionals gloss over it because they don't know how to ask for recommendations from their network. And they don't know the powerful impact a robust Recommendation section can create. But... Adding 3rd-party testimonials to your profile … [Read more...]
Why You Want LinkedIn Endorsements
The Skills and Endorsements section on LinkedIn has become a staple of the LinkedIn profile. Because you can have up to 50 Skills listed, it can be challenging to decide upon a strategy with them. Which do you list, which do you highlight, how do you get your network to endorse you? While those are valid questions, don't let them stop you from using this section. It's a keyword bank that the system uses to return better results when users search. Here's my advice: While you are deciding what your strategy is, add some skills so that you can start building endorsements. LinkedIn Endorsements Matter From a networking and … [Read more...]