Job seekers need to do a better job presenting themselves to the world through their social media accounts particularly on business-centric LinkedIn.
Why? Because social media is not just a tool to connect with friends or like-minded individuals anymore, it has evolved into a tool people use for searching for jobs and a tool employers use to evaluate candidates for an open position even before those candidates set foot on company grounds.
With the trend of future employers using social media …

The shocking news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation from the papacy – the first pontiff in 600 years to leave voluntarily – means that even the most eminent people know when to move forward.
The media will likely pass up your choice to shift jobs as national news, but the way you manage the last days at your company can have a long-term effect on your reputation as a professional.
LinkedIn career expert Nicole Williams thinks so, and she shared some tips on how to refine your …

January 2013 is coming to its end, so how are your New Year’s resolutions doing so far?
LinkedIn recently released its list of top professional goals people in the United States are eyeing on this year.
The online professional network giant, which boasts 200 million registered and active members, conducted a survey with more than 7,100 professionals as respondents.
Quitting smoking and losing weight are still the all-time favorites, but with the effects of the recession still stinging the …

The first month of 2013 is about to end, but the ideal time to look for a job is not yet over.
After the festivities of January 1, now is the time to perk up your energies – try a new plan of action, think about a fresh perspective, or follow the top career trends of 2013.
With your eyes focused on those goals, and help from the world’s largest social network for professionals, LinkedIn spokesperson Lindsey Pollak predicts three career trends she thinks will help search for the perfect job …

“[If] a picture paints a thousand words,” goes the song “If” by Bread. This line hints how a person’s image can instantly affect people’s first impression of you, or in present times – your online presence.
Amid all the talk surrounding Kate Middleton’s first official royal portrait, we highlight the importance of your image on LinkedIn, the social networking site for professionals.
Listed below are helpful tips you need to consider before uploading the next profile photo.

Give …

Giving is a beneficial job search tactic for job seekers. As part of the world’s largest network for professionals, a LinkedIn member needs to know that the platform not only caters job applications but also provides ways on how giving to others in your network can help you get hired. For example, you can forward an insightful write up, flag an engaging topic for group discussion, or introduce someone in your network.
Check out some ways on how giving to the LinkedIn community can get you …