by Jan OBrien | Sep 17, 2017 | News You Can Use
A Short & Easy Initial LinkedIn Marketing plan Wanted to share the initial LinkedIn Marketing Plan that I’ve developed. It’s a series of timed messages, articles, notes and your comments on things you see in LinkedIn. It’s easy to do, and easy to maintain. The...
by Jan OBrien | Mar 23, 2016 | News You Can Use
If Twitter has taught us anything, it’s that “short and to the point” is effective. Can you say it in 140 characters? In the old days, we called this catalog copy. I used to write sales blurbs for big print catalogs and usually only had 15-20 words and 1×2”...
by Jan OBrien | Dec 16, 2015 | News You Can Use, Resume Advice
If you’re tired of hearing about building Your Brand, I understand. It’s a tiresome buzzword concept. But tending to the Story of You – your accomplishments and career highlights – in LinkedIn is truly one of the most powerful tools you have to maintain or increase...
by Jan OBrien | Sep 29, 2015 | News You Can Use, Resume Advice
Have you seen these phrases? Or used them? Strategic visionary with significant experience in senior-level roles. Motivated executive with deep background leading cross-functional teams OR, worst ever …. Results-oriented professional with a bottom-line orientation –...
by Jan OBrien | Jul 31, 2015 | News You Can Use
by Jan OBrien | May 28, 2015 | My Favorites, News You Can Use
I hate this question more than almost any other! This is a great article from one of my favorites! Human Workplace /by Liz Ryan Even when you’re ready for the question, it’s jarring. “What did you earn at the last place?” Somehow there never seems to be a good answer....