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3 LinkedIn Tools to Help You Show Up More in Search 
LinkedIn and its LinkedIn Recruiter solution are both platforms used by hiring professionals to search for qualified candidates. With the rise of AI and the fact that there are close to 800M users on the platform, the platform has become increasingly algorithm-driven as a way to “whittle down” search. 
Keywords (in this case Key Skills) are a critical factor in how LinkedIn’s algorithm ranks candidates. In plain speak, this means to increase your visibility, profile optimization is more important than ever and is a bit part of my LinkedIn writing service.
In this week’s podcast, I walk through 3 of my favorite tools for helping ensure my client’s profile are search-optimized. 
Be sure to check out my April 2023 blog post that contains step-by-step screenshots designed to help you use these 3 tools. 

With summer around the corner, it felt like a great time to reflect on my career journey and path to accidental entrepreneurship -- and hopefully provide some solace, comfort and inspiration for those struggling with what feels like a non-linear path. 
In this week’s podcast, I walk through my career job-by-job . . .  how I got it, what worked and what didn’t, and strategies for explaining it all during job search. 
4 TAKEAWAYS:
− Careers can be twisty and turny and that’s OK. 
− Don’t be afraid to make bold asks. They can say no but might say yes.
− It’s OK to take a job that meets a short-term goal. 
− Strive for roles that work in the moment, recognizing that as your life evolves so might your jobs.

ABOUT DAWN:
Dawn is an Author, TEDx Speaker and LinkedIn Learning Instructor who talks about Career Moblity, the Talent Marketplace, Reskilling & Rebranding and more. 
For 6 years, she hosted the live weekly call-in show "Dr. Dawn on Careers" on SIRIUSXM's Business Radio (132) where she interviewed talent experts and company leaders around the world to broadcast the latest market/talent trends and career insights to a live national audience. 
She is also a regular contributor to Forbes.com’s leadership channel and a Director of Talent Management at KPMG. 
Her book “Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success” combines her experience as a Career Coach, Licensed Psychologist, and Corporate Recruiter to give career switchers the strategies to break through obstacles and land the job they want.
LEARN MORE: 
Linkedin.com/in/drdawngraham Dr. Dawn on Careers Podcast  Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers - and Seize Success

About Colleen
Beginning with her career as an engineer, then production manager and pricing analyst for 2 Fortune 50 companies (Procter & Gamble and FedEx), it’s safe to state that Colleen is an expert in career pivots. 
Colleen launched her writing business in 2006 and has served a wide range of corporate clients including The Motley Fool and Investopedia. 
She has written and reviewed thousands of resumes during her work as a resume writer and MBA Admissions Consultant for Carnegie Mellon University.
Our Chat
We discussed the pitfalls and challenges faced by “older workers” – which now spans 3 generations (Baby Boomers, Gen Xers and even older Millennials)! 
Colleen shared several tips and best practices to help these job seekers maintain their confidence, position themselves optimally for targeted roles and advance in their search.
LEARN MORE:
LinkedIn Profile | Colleen Paulson Consulting

David is a career coach and has been involved in the resilience field for over 30 years. A 3X career changer himself, he is the Founder of Soul Satisfying work. 
His diverse background includes work in the addictions field as a counselor, and he is passionate about physical fitness, healthy nutrition and the application of wisdom traditions and mindfulness practices in today’s complex world. 
He has presented at conferences and association meetings throughout North America and Australia and is the author of 100+ articles and book chapters on individual and organizational performance.  

OUR CHAT
We discussed the importance of not going it alone, techniques to shift mindset, and how changes to our physical state can impact our mental state, strengthen our resilience and improve job search ROI!
LEARN MORE:
LinkedIn Profile 
Soul Satisfying Work
David@soulsatisfyingwork.com
5 Rs for Resiliency – first podcast with David and Virginia 

OUR CHAT 
Nicole pulled back the curtain to discuss her process for finding and vetting candidates. 
We discussed how she uses Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) plays, online and niche job boards, what she looks, red flags and much more.  
She also shared insights on navigating ghosting and staying top of mind. 
ABOUT NICOLE
Nicole Reyes has spent more than 20 years in the Department of Energy industry as a technical recruiter – where she recruits engineers and scientists with active security clearances. 
Her experience also includes recruiting for Department of Defense contracts. 
Passionate about recruiting – she considers it a calling – Nicole regularly shares insights on the complexities of job search, interviewing and recruiters on LinkedIn. 
LEARN MORE: 
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nsreyestechrecruiter