Y’all know I love LinkedIn – it’s my favorite tool! And I want to talk with you about one of the big questions I get about using LinkedIn during your job search – how do I update my profile and use it well without my boss finding out? How do I start to leverage LinkedIn without getting fired?! I’m here for you, friend, and we’re going to dive in deep because this fear should not hold you back anymore.
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
- The lies you’re believing about leveraging LinkedIn
- Rules of thumb for how to do this well
- LinkedIn profile pointers
- Worst case scenario – you’re found out!
LIES YOU'RE BELIEVING
- You’re going to get fired – immediately!
- LinkedIn is only for job searching – it’s so much more these days!
- Your company really cares a LOT about you
- You can try to find a new job without leveraging LinkedIn
RULES OF THUMB
- Don’t write “Seeking New Opportunities”
- Figure out Privacy Settings
- Complete privacy?
- Don’t job search at work
PROFILE
- Profile Picture – up to date!
- Public Profile
- Solid headline
- Summary section – grab our freebie to help rock your summary
- Showcase your experience
- Do you need help with these? Our course will help you with all of the and more.
LET’S SAY THEY DO FIND OUT
There are ways to own this but also speak carefully here. You want to use your words very wisely! It may even give you an opportunity to speak with your manager/boss about larger-scale issues you see.
Extra Tips:
- Network on LinkedIn
- Use LinkedIn Learning
Links Mentioned
How to Leverage LinkedIn Without Getting Fired
February 26, 2020
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