Summary Sunday: Issue 564

There are fewer jobs posted in most industries, but that doesn’t mean you should stop looking. Diversify your job search beyond the job boards! Be proactive, not reactive! Obviously, LinkedIn is a great place to start! In this week’s issue of Summary Sunday, you’ll find: There are some very talented and smart people writing and […]

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There are fewer jobs posted in most industries, but that doesn’t mean you should stop looking. Diversify your job search beyond the job boards! Be proactive, not reactive! Obviously, LinkedIn is a great place to start!

In this week’s issue of Summary Sunday, you’ll find:

• LinkedIn opts you in so change this setting
• Make the most of your Open to Work Announcement post
• Never send a cold connection request again
• Recruiters share how they use LinkedIn
• Is a jagged resume right for you?
• A tough job market
• Balancing your productivity
• The future of AI agents
• Why Hiring Is Slowing Down —And How To Get Hired Anyway

There are some very talented and smart people writing and sharing useful content! I hope you will follow them on LinkedIn and/or subscribe to their newsletters.

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LINKEDIN

Turn This OFF – Personal Data For Generative AI models | John Esperian

Without asking your permission, you have now permitted LinkedIn (and its affiliates) to use your LinkedIn data and content to train generative AI models that create content. It seems something this big would require you to opt in, however, by default, LinkedIn decided everyone should opt-in. If you DO NOT want to allow LinkedIn and affiliates to scrape or harness your data to do whatever they want, turn this OFF! For those in the UK, this is not turned on.

Here’s What To Say In Your LinkedIn “Open To Work” Announcement | Kelli Hrivnak

You only get one chance to write a post announcing you are open to work – make it crystal clear to your connections (and others) how they can help you uncover your next job.

8  Hooks To Engage Potential Clients | Richard van der Blom

This works for job seekers too! Before you send an invitation to someone you do not know, try some of these strategies that are much more likely to ensure the person connects with you! #7 might be one of my favorites because it is done so infrequently.

How Recruiters Use LinkedIn and Why You Need a Great Profile | Career Impressions

Do you understand how recruiters use LinkedIn to find talent and what information they look for in your profile? Check out this article to get a deeper understanding of why your LinkedIn profile is so important so you can make the necessary changes.

PERSONAL BRANDING

A Jagged Resume for Entrepreneurs | Lars Schmidt

If you have been an entrepreneur or creator or serial contractor, the traditional resume may not be the best way to convey your background. And LinkedIn doesn’t give you the latitude to modify its restrictive format/layout. This is about marketing your successes and messages when you want to re-enter the traditional job market with non-traditional experience. That’s why digital portfolios, online resumes, or personal websites (all the same thing), can play an important role in helping you showcase your message. Another example is this by Craig Fisher.

Over the years, many tools have come and gone that allow people to host and showcase their experiences to future employers.

I’ve shown examples of resume supplements here. Just note, that these may not replace the standard text resume, but enhance.

LABOR MARKET

The Jobs Report Is Bad (But Maybe Not Bad Enough To Help Job Seekers) | Job Hopper

There are just not as many companies hiring right now. Get the data behind why you aren’t seeing as many jobs.

PRODUCTIVITY

The Balance of Uptime and Downtime: Insights from Google’s Productivity Expert Laura Mae Martin | Redefining Work

In this podcast transcript Lars Schmidt summarizes the key points from Laura Mae Martin’s new book. Some of the key nuggets for me were:

• align your actions with your intentions
• “uptime” in the book refers to those moments when you are most productive and in the zone.
• set boundaries

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AI Agents, The New Workforce We’re Not Quite Ready For (Agentic AI) | Josh Bersin

Will AI be able to book us a flight? Send an email? Not quite yet, but soon! Bersin says “Instead of just answering questions and composing poetry, they’re (AI) now able to ‘do things’ on our behalf.” There is a use case for how recruiters can create a Recruiter AI Agent that does the research on potential candidates. We are quickly entering a new world of work.

MENTIONS

Why Hiring Is Slowing Down —And How To Get Hired Anyway | Robin Ryan, Forbes

There are multiple factors at play right now that impact the job market. But there are absolutely things you can do to help you uncover your next opportunity. Robin Ryan covers the key issues about today’s job market and I provide solutions!

JOB SEARCH VISUAL

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Follow Up After You Apply To A Job

Track the jobs you are interested in and then track when you apply so you can follow up! (Use the free @teal_hq Job Tracker )

Who do you follow up with?
– Someone you know inside the company
– The recruiter (use LinkedIn)

What do you say?
– Show empathy for their situation
– Verify they received your resume
– Ask what their timeframe is for contacting applicants they are interested in.

You may not get a response, but at least you tried!

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