The default message that LinkedIn creates is somewhat generic, but it hits the main topics—namely, prompting you to explain how you and your connection know one another and why you'd be a good fit for the position. If you're the one being asked for a referral, the site will direct …

LinkedIn has introduced Ask for a Referral to make it easier for jobseekers to apply for a job at a new company where they know someone. Referrals are one of the best ways to get your foot in the door at a new company, with 50% of recruiters saying referrals …

I strongly advise that you maximize LinkedIn for your job search or even for simply managing your career to take you where you want to be. It has worked for me: LinkedIn has been quite instrumental in my own shift from marketing to organizational development. Using advanced optimization tools and … …

Softscribe Inc., the leading hotel tech PR agency, defined 3 ways hoteliers, technology vendors and attendees can prepare their LinkedIn Profiles for increased connections, sales and influence at HITEC 2018 in Houston, Texas, June 18 to 21, 2018. Softscribe Inc. provides B2B public relations to the … Read More

Then, you have had a quick look at their LinkedIn profile and said to yourself: 'I have better suited skills, qualifications and experience, so why does he or she have the job and not me?' It is truly sad and maddening that you hear complaints about talent shortages when anyone …

Despite departing Linkedin, one of the world's largest employment orientated services, Ms Wador has taken the company's ethos about the importance of a 'digital CV' with her. 'Express your joy, your superpowers. Say 'I love x', 'I'm known for the following three things', and then clearly outline for me … Read …

The REIT has had little public presence since then, but Iacono's profile on LinkedIn states that he worked for the same commercial real estate-focused alternative asset manager (unnamed on LinkedIn) from 2005 through April, 2017, when Crescit was founded. A spokesman for Iacono said he was not … Read More

Ellia Kassoff, candy maker to legacy cookie and candy lovers, said on LinkedIn that in the wake of the Toys 'R' Us demise, he'll resurrect decade-dead brand KB Toys. His Newport Beach-based Strategic Marks LLC acquired the KB Toys name last year. KB had more than 1,000 stores at its …

The Microsoft Store and Niagara Small Business Development Center will present Fuel Your Business with LinkedIn, a free workshop for business … LinkedIn is an online network of professional relationships, used to present yourself and your qualifications, grow your network and connect with new … Read More

According to Pat Wadors, LinkedIn's former top recruiter, women tend to be more hesitant than men when it comes to their career progression. Ms Wadors, who is now chief HR officer at enterprise technology firm ServiceNow, said this natural hesitation was subconsciously trickling down to our resumes, … Read More