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If I had a nickel for the number of times that Iâm asked throughout the month, âHow do I hack LinkedInâs algorithm?â In response, I always share that unlike other platforms that are transparent about ways you can âgameâ their algorithm, LinkedIn is more hush-hush and, honestly, Iâm okay with that. I...
Have you ever had a goal so bold you were scared to say it out loud? I have definitely been guilty of tempering my ambition at times. As a former soccer player and forever competitor, I love to win. We all do, right? Thatâs why it can be so tempting to shrink our goals from truly audacious to mo
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If youâve been on LinkedIn for a while, you may remember the days when job changes, work anniversaries, and birthdays would show up right in your main feed and notifications tab. But as LinkedIn has evolved, those updates have found a new homeâone that you might have overlooked.
Enter LinkedInâs âC...
We live in a world overfocused on success. Everywhere you look, youâll find people talking about their wins, awards, and accolades. When it comes to rejection or disappointment, however, youâll be hard-pressed to find people willing to share their stories of âfailureâ with quite as much gusto. The r...
I recently introduced you to the more than two dozen search filters available in Sales Navigator, LinkedInâs sales-specific premium subscription. If you havenât already, I recommend you carve out some time to hop into your account and give those filters a try.Â
Advanced searches can be a great way ...
If youâre using LinkedIn well, then youâre making new connections regularly. When you think about the 1st degree connections you have made on LinkedIn over the years, take a moment to think about all the people who have:
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Moved to a new employer
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Been promoted
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Changed industries
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At McMillion Consulting, I have the opportunity to work with all types of professionals from many different industries. While much of my training centers around prospecting, selling, visibility, and business growth, I occasionally work with executives who are on the job hunt. LinkedIn allows you
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When you host a dinner for friends, they almost always bring a dessert or favorite bottle of wine to share. At some point during the evening, conversations turn to the latest life updates or challenges they have faced that day.
In short, everyone brings something different to the table. Have you ev...
If youâve been around here for any length of time, you know that I think LinkedIn is a great place to learn, sell, connect, and uncover new opportunities. Beyond that, itâs also a wonderful space for celebration! From promotions to work wins and job changes, your LinkedIn community is ready to cheer...
If youâve ever tried to grow your LinkedIn network, you might have encountered a startling roadblock. Usually, making a new connection on LinkedIn is just a matter of clicking the âConnectâ button inside a personâs profile and attaching a personalized invitation note. Occasionally, however, you mi
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As a competitive athlete for much of my life, I understand what it means to train toward a goal. Itâs not glamorous. Skinned knees, hard work, and even an occasional defeat are par for the course. But, with a little patience, itâs all worth it in the end.Â
Though Iâm not necessarily competing o
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Are you trying to grow your team with the right people? Itâs no secret that LinkedIn is a fantastic place to recruit job applicants. LinkedIn even has a recruiting-specific subscription, Recruiter Lite, and a number of other paid tools for hiring.
Many of my clients have a recruiting element to
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