It’s no secret that LinkedIn is the top professional social networking site — of its 562 million users worldwide, 61 million are senior-level influencers and 40 million hold decision-making positions. Sellers who have mastered LinkedIn create 45% more opportunities per quarter, are 51% more likely to make quota, and outsell 78% of their […]
You know your employer brand matters to your recruiting efforts. Companies with a strong brand get 50% more qualified applicants, spend 50% less to hire, and are able to hire faster. But does your personal brand matter too? Yes! As the CEO, your personal brand matters — because people care […]
Right now, you are having far too much fun running your business to think about selling. But at some point you will be ready for a new adventure. What should you think about now, so you can be prepared when the time comes? To discuss this topic in detail, I […]
Would you like a spot on a corporate board? It’s a smart move for experienced executives looking to make an impact with their business and leadership skills. A corporate board position can be lucrative; but even if you’re on the board of a nonprofit or startup, sitting on a board […]
80% of executives say they would rather work for a “social CEO.” CEOs who are active in social media are perceived as more effective, more forward-thinking, better communicators, more open and accessible, and more inspiring. (The Social CEO: Executives Tell All, Weber Shandwick) But it’s not always possible for a […]
A success story from ProResource CEO, Judy Schramm. As well-informed adults, we all know what’s good for us. Take time for self-care, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, eat more greens — these are not earth-shattering suggestions. In fact, they’re downright obvious. But just because we know this information doesn’t mean we […]
Your social media feeds are jam-packed with video and for good reason — people love it. In fact, by 2019, it’s expected that video will account for 80% of all consumer internet traffic. That’s a hard stat to ignore! Here’s another amazing statistic from LinkedIn: Original video posts get shared […]
Ready or not, video is here — and it’s taking over LinkedIn. You have probably noticed more and more video in your LinkedIn news feed. This is for two reasons. First, video delivers better results than other types of social media posts, so more people are using it. Video gets […]
At any given moment, thousands of companies are online in search of new employees. They post job openings on LinkedIn and websites like Glassdoor and Monster. Others contact recruiters or reach out to friends, acquaintances, and former colleagues for leads. If they get lucky, a candidate with the ideal skillset, […]
AP Photo/The Express-Times, Matt Smith For many, a LinkedIn profile is something to think about after you’ve landed your first job — or at least after you’ve graduated with a degree. But the time to start building your career network is actually during your first year of college. Why so […]
