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Finding the right job or the right candidate can feel like a real test of patience. According to the latest research, it takes most companies more than 40 days to fill an open position. That’s a long time to wait—whether you need a job or you’re managing an understaffed...

Like peanut butter and jelly or salt and pepper, LinkedIn and AI just make sense together. There are so many opportunities to reach your professional goals when you use this combo wisely. 

At best, AI plus LinkedIn equals less time on tedious tasks and more time to do the stuff I believe...

The “Great Resignation” may be over, but that doesn’t mean that workers have found roles they love. Many people, including the more than 200 thousand affected by layoffs this year, are looking for new or better jobs. Maybe you’re one of them! If so, you know job searching...

Can I be real with you for a second? It’s tough out there. With all sorts of competitors clamoring for your target audience’s eyes and dollars, landing a sale is no easy feat. There are all sorts of reasons why someone might choose a different company over yours. Don’t let...

When you think of thought leaders, who comes to mind? I tend to think of well-known authors, speakers, and business leaders like Arianna Huffington, Simon Sinek, and Brené Brown. But, being named on a Forbes list or The New York Times Best Sellers list isn’t a prerequisite to...

If you’re looking to expand your team, you’re not alone. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 63 percent of small businesses reported hiring or trying to hire in May 2023. 

With such a tight labor market, attracting and securing the right talent is...

Data! Analytics! Performance! They’re all the rage these days. In every sphere of business, it seems we’re constantly talking about how to measure, make sense of, and leverage lots of information. The same is true for LinkedIn. And while I think it’s important to use the data we...

By now, I’m sure you’re familiar with the term “social selling.” If not, here’s a little refresher. Social selling is a technique that leverages social media to build strong relationships with prospects before ever soliciting a sale. In an age of skepticism, social...

Whether you lead a team of two or a team of two hundred, there’s always room to become a better leader. I’ve curated a selection of my favorite LinkedInsider blog articles on leadership to help you become the best leader you can be. From pitfalls to avoid to principles to embrace,...

If you’ve ever reached out to prospects on Sales Navigator, you might have noticed something rather curious. To message some LinkedIn members who are not first-degree connections, you need an InMail credit, but for others, you do not. Why is that? 

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Next time you’re at a conference or other in-person networking event, try using the LinkedIn QR code feature. This cool feature allows you to connect quickly and easily with other attendees. It’s a tech-savvy way to bypass the typical business card exchange—or to bring your...

Have you ever experienced a situation like this? Your LinkedIn notifications ping to tell you Bill Smith started a new job at Microsoft. “Wait,” you think to yourself, “hasn’t Bill worked at Microsoft for years?”

What we have here is a situation where Bill was likely...