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How to use storytelling to influence and persuade
How to create a compelling narrative
How to structure your story for maximum impact
LinkedIn Skills Section
This section tends to be a keyword catcher.
If there are things you're good at and want to do more of, this means you'll pop up more often when people search for you on the site. However, be careful not to pigeonhole yourself.
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LinkedIn Headline
Your LinkedIn headline appears next to your name and picture at the top, and unless you rewrite it, it defaults to your job title.
The terms you use can help you show up in their searches. Choose each word with care—you want to fish with the right bait. If a particular employer exemplifies ...
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LinkedIn About Section
The About section is a great place to add details that your job description can’t really provide but that you think are important.
- Sum up what motivates you and key qualities that make you stand out
- One or two paragraphs or a handful of bullet points might suffice
- If yo...
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The Social Media Giant For Professionals
You’ve probably heard that having a solid presence on LinkedIn can help advance your career by expanding your network and attracting new opportunities.
Then again, writing and updating your profile might also cause you to second-guess yourself as you try to fill out each section perfectly ...
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The Experience Section
- This is where you detail the various jobs you've had over the years.
- You can tweak the way you describe your experiences to emphasize what's most relevant to your current interests.
- Use the present tense for anything you're still doing and switch to the past tense for everyth...
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The Education Section
- Listing your degree(s) matters, as does where you got them.
- If your degree is still in the works, include when you expect to finish it.
- Apprenticeships and trade certifications are worth highlighting.
- Be more detailed about the skills you've gained from the work you'v...
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Skills
Listing skills is not the same as listing your work experience. Your skills should be relevant to the job you're applying for.
- Look at the required skills listed in the job description so you'll have a good idea of what you need to list. List the most effective skills at the ...
Be easy on yourself
You're not alone – and once you start talking about this condition, you'll find that there are more people who are sympathetic to you than those who are critical.
While you're being proactive about treatment, take it one day at a time and be very gentle with yourself.
Improve your to-do list making
- Make more specific, actionable plans.
- Don't micromanage your tasks, or you'll feel unable to make adjustments.
- Give yourself earlier deadlines.
- Prioritize. It's easier to focus on 5 things and get them out of the way.
- Be realistic about what you can do...
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