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Summary Sunday: Issue 551

Job search requires writing and marketing skills. It also requires strong verbal communication. If these skills are not part of your normal work function, you’ll want some help. That’s what this week’s Summary Sunday is all about. There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is one of THE most powerful tools in your career toolbox. It contains […]

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Job search requires writing and marketing skills. It also requires strong verbal communication. If these skills are not part of your normal work function, you’ll want some help. That’s what this week’s Summary Sunday is all about.

Summary Sunday Issue 551

There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is one of THE most powerful tools in your career toolbox. It contains all the tools you need to nurture strong connections, build your online visibility, learn new things, and find jobs. Are you using it to its full capacity?

In this week’s Summary, you’ll find articles about:

  • 4 ways to enhance your LinkedIn profile
  • How posting PDF carousels can boost engagement
  • When to use a PDF vs. Word resume
  • Be ready to answer why did you leave your last job
  • What Generative AI tools are you using?

Be sure to follow the experts referenced in the articles below.

LINKEDIN

LinkedIn Best Practices | Briefcase Coach

Update your LinkedIn profile using this data-driven guide (with examples) from Sarah Johnston. Did you know that only 20% of people update their headline, or that 85% of people read at least the first sentence of a LinkedIn ‘About’ section? And see how to use skills and engagement to attract recruiters and hiring managers.

I Posted LinkedIn Carousels for a Week – Here’s What Happened | Buffer

If you are serious about getting more engagement and visibility on LinkedIn or are curious about creating more content, this will help. And spoiler: the engagement more than tripled after a week of posting pdf carousels.

JOB SEARCH

PDF or Word for Your Resume: Which One Is Best? | Teal

This is a great summary of the pros and cons of each. As for the answer, well, you’ll have to read the article. But one thing you should know… the answer is, it depends.

INTERVIEWING

Why did you leave that job? The Most Common Interview Questions, #3 | Thea Kelley Career Services

You know you will be asked this question, use this information to prepare your answer. This article walks you through an example that almost everyone can relate to. Stay concise and positive!

CAREER

The Top 100 AI for Work – April 2024 | FlexOS

There are thousands of Artificial Intelligence tools out there today. And while I have not heard of FlexOS before, I liked how they broke down the tools by function plus it provides some educational content on AI. Read this if you do any of these things as part of your work: Video Generators & Editors, Programming & Coding, Writing & Editing, Research, Image Generators & Editors.

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