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5-Minute Tune-Up

2019 is rapidly coming to a close! Now is the perfect time to complete a 5-minute tune-up on your LinkedIn profile to present your professional best in 2020.

Background Photo: Are you using a generic background photo? If yes, switch this out to a photo that complements your personal brand.

Headshot: Headshots taken by professionals make a big difference. Spend the money to look your best.

Contact Info: Make sure your current email address and phone number are visible.

Email Address: Are you using an “old school” domain like AOL, Yahoo, or Carolina.rr? If so, switch out to a modern address like Gmail.

About: Is the “About” section of your profile completed and up-to-date? If no, take the time to ensure this section is completed, current, and consistent in how you are promoting your personal brand.

Questions? Reach out to the Croixstone team.

LinkedIn’s November Workforce Report

The trend continues! Charlotte is once again listed in LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Report as one of the three U.S. cities that gained the most professionals in October 2019.
Learn more here.

LinkedIn’s Daily Rundown

Did you know that LinkedIn has 65 journalists on staff to deliver business news? Learn how you can take advantage of LinkedIn’s new format for its “Daily Rundown” professional news updates.

Learn More About LinkedIn’s Daily Rundown

According to LinkedIn, the best time to look for a new job is in the fall. LinkedIn research shows that there are more available job postings on LinkedIn in October than any other month. The Fall Hiring Season has meaning to business leaders and job seekers alike. L earn more here.

Should You Connect With Strangers on LinkedIn?

The Croixstone team has long held the belief that you should not make a practice of connecting with strangers on LinkedIn. In fact, LinkedIn’s terms of service originally prohibited the practice of inviting people you do not know to join your network. But times are changing, and LinkedIn has shifted its thinking. The site is now asking for all of us to take the “Plus One Pledge” to ensure that equal talent has equal access to opportunity.

Learn About the Plus One Pledge

First of a Kind Roadmap to the Future Economy

So what can the labor flow of 500 million people on LinkedIn tell us about the structure of the global economy? Quite a bit according to a first of a kind study conducted by researchers at Indiana University and LinkedIn. One example: there are strong ties in the flow of labor between the credit card and airline industries. Learn more here.

Improve Your LinkedIn InMail Game

Yes, it always pays to leverage warm connections in the world of professional networking. That said, cold messaging someone on LinkedIn can deliver results. Here are the 4 essential strategies you need to know to improve your cold messaging LinkedIn Inmail game! Click here.

LinkedIn’s June Workforce Report

LinkedIn publishes a monthly report on employment trends in the U.S. workforce. The report provides helpful insights into hiring, skills gaps, and migration trends across the country, From a migration perspective, LinkedIn captures insights tied to members who change their locations on their profiles. In the June 2019 report, Charlotte was among the top three USA cities (behind Austin and Denver) that gained the most workers. Read LinkedIn’s June 2019 Workforce Report here.

New LinkedIn Features

Recently, LinkedIn published a blog post promoting its new features to help you start conversations and build community. Whether you are in consulting mode or seeking a direct-hire career opportunity, it is essential to keep updated on LinkedIn’s growing functionality. Learn more here!

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