Career Corner @CRC1029fm November 17th 2014 here we look at the power of LinkedIn in terms of advancing your career
Liam Horan, Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers Ltd, talks to Aidan Crowley of Community Radio Castlebar – a series of career tips interviews that will be broadcast each Monday on CRC-fm at 5.30pm GMT. Today we will talk about LinkedIn – how powerful is it in terms of career advancement? How can candidates harness the awesome […]
Managing LinkedIn for college graduates
By Ashley Cahillane, LinkedIn specialist For college graduates, LinkedIn can be an overwhelming medium to negotiate. A brief browse of the site will reveals many accomplished individuals and this can lead to graduates questioning their own credentials. However, it’s important to remember that, as a graduate, you’re not expected to have the most decorated of profiles […]
Harnessing the power of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is such an enormous part of the recruitment world – and yet, the feedback we have got from recent columns on the topic, and when working directly with clients, is that many few people don’t really understand how to use the platform. By Ashley Cahillane, LinkedIn Expert Here are some more tips on using LinkedIn: […]
LinkedIn tips: tips to optimise your summary
The LinkedIn summary section can be somewhat of a daunting obstacle for its users – especially for those looking to utilise the platform as a job searching tool. Perhaps the most subjective element of the profile structure, when its effectiveness is optimised the user sparks enough interest in the reader to contemplate whether the services […]
Make the most of LinkedIn groups by implementing these tips
By Ashley Cahillane, LinkedIn expert, Sli Nua Careers Developing an effective strategy to negotiate the LinkedIn groups feature will boost your stock in your industry. The feature provides users with a platform to showcase their skills, seek out guidance from their peers and open a gate for job opportunities – all while expanding on their […]
Four tips on how to use LinkedIn to catch attention of potential employers
By Ashley Cahillane, LinkedIn expert, Sli Nua Careers Give off a professional appearance by customising your LinkedIn URL. The added benefit of this is you will become easier to find and the neater URL will be easily distinguishable on a CV or Business Card. Find out more about the feature here – and be quick […]
Being true to yourself is key to personal profile
Q: I have been trying to ‘bump up’ my personal profile section at the start of my CV, but everything I say seems to be cheesy. How can I write it without sounding like I’m blowing my own trumpet? I work in sales and am applying for a job in a different sector where opportunities […]
Never too early for students to make an impression
We often get asked by students: “What can I do now to boost my job chances?” The answer is ‘quite a lot’. It’s never too early to make a first impression. Here are a few things you could consider while still in college. 1. Join LinkedIn (www.LinkedIn.com). A survey we carried out last year revealed […]