By Jess Ratty Why do you feel it’s important to use LinkedIn? I believe that our voice is one of the most important gifts we’ve got. LinkedIn offers a place where we can share our voice – to impart knowledge, help shape opinions, and leave an imprint on the world. Having spent the better part […]
By Bob Rosin Wouldn’t it be great to learn a bit more about the people you’re emailing with every day so you can be more productive? Starting today, you can. When you sync your LinkedIn and Yahoo Mail accounts, you’ll have direct access to helpful information about your colleagues or new partners and customers who […]
by Daniel Ayele The world of job seeking can be all-consuming. From secretly stalking the open reqs page of your dream company to sending endless applications into the black hole of online job listings, your job search can quickly begin to feel like a job in and of itself. Enter the brand new LinkedIn Job […]
by Peter Rigano You’ve probably heard the adage that your next job is likely to come from someone you know. While people find work through a variety of channels, your network may be more important than you realize. By analyzing hiring and networking data on LinkedIn, we uncovered how connections between members impact the way […]
by Jim Stroud LinkedIn, the No. 1 social network used by recruiters and sources worldwide, is changing the game; it has decided to give it all away for free. This is a direct quote from their website: As part of our ongoing efforts to make a search on LinkedIn more relevant and powerful for you, we’re […]
By Catherine Fisher If you’re motivated about your career, passionate about doing your best work, and are highly creative, then I’ve got news for you: so is everyone else. We’ve just announced our annual list of the words that make you go ‘meh’ – the most overused, underwhelming buzzwords and phrases in LinkedIn profiles of […]
by Dan Shapero As a member, having a certification on your profile can be a beacon for opportunity and a powerful way to showcase expertise. On average, LinkedIn members with certifications receive 6x more views to their profile. Today, we are launching Add to Profile for Certifications, to allow members to add professional certifications to […]
by Mathieu Bastian Members who list skills on their LinkedIn profiles receive an average of 13 times more profile views than those who don’t. That fact alone underscores the importance of making your profile shine with a comprehensive list of professional skills and expertise. There are more than 45,000 standardized skills to choose from to […]