36. Creating a Presence on LinkedIn for Career Success, with Orlando Hayes

Are you tired of submitting job applications with no response? In this episode of The Uncommon Career Podcast, talent acquisition expert Orlando Hayes shares how to leverage LinkedIn for career growth and build a strong personal brand. But what happens when your dream job is in sight, only to slip away? Tune in to find out. In this episode, we'll cover: The power of LinkedIn to boost your career and unlock opportunities. The secrets to a compelling profile that stands out. Content creation and its impact on your professional image. LinkedIn networking and how to engage effectively. Stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve astonishing career growth. My special guest is Orlando Hayes Introducing Orlando Hayes, a thought leader in career development and LinkedIn branding with two decades of experience in talent acquisition. As a podcast host and author, Orlando has made it his mission to empower individuals to establish their personal brand on LinkedIn, helping them reach their career goals. By providing a wealth of practical and valuable advice, Orlando has played a crucial role in the success of many professionals navigating the challenging and competitive world of job-seeking.   The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:21 - The Evolution of LinkedIn 00:06:07 - Strategies for Building a LinkedIn Presence 00:09:38 - Benefits of Content Creation on LinkedIn 00:14:29 - Networking on LinkedIn 00:18:01 - Leveraging LinkedIn to Stand Out 00:19:55 - The Importance of Strategic Approach 00:23:49 - Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn 00:28:22 - Immediate Results on LinkedIn 00:29:33 - Commenting and Tagging Companies 00:32:00 - Emotional Component to Content Creation 00:33:38 - Visibility Creates Opportunity 00:35:01 - Final Thoughts and Resources Resources Mentioned: Connect with Orlando Hayes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlandohaynes/ Get the Career Accelerator Planner here: https://careertalkspod.samcart.com/products/career-accelerator-planner Build a Presence Not a Profile ebook: https://careertalkspod.samcart.com/products/build-a-presence-ebook Listen to the Career Talks Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/careertalks/id1567135916  Listen to the Career Talks Podcast on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orlando-haynes  Listen to the Career Talks Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUvx3MAUdCcZMMYjGJHsgQ    _________________________________________________ Thanks for listening!  Let's connect: Connect with me here: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega Get started with your career move: Download The Career Transition Checklist