EP20: Use LinkedIn Simply & Effectively with Sue Gresham

Going through a career change or re-entering the job market as you are going through divorce can be overwhelming. There are a lot to consider, and a lot of things to do. It is difficult to judge what the first step should be. Sue Gresham "The LinkedIn Lady" is a consultant, coach, trainer, speaker, and job search mentor. She teaches business owners, entrepreneurs, job seekers and students how to use LinkedIn simply and effectively so they can build their personal brand, expand their reach, increase sales, or find successful employment. And today she will be sharing simple, effective, and extremely valuable ways to use  LinkedIn - an amazing tool where you can start creating an online presence to help initiate and accelerate your job search or career change. What is LinkedIn? Linkedin is an amazing tool to put professional information about yourself on a public networking platform online where you have complete control over the content. This is where you highlight your career, what you're aspiring to do, and current information. It is a 24/7 platform where recruiters and hiring managers can discover you. In This Episode We Discuss: How to create an inventory of ALL your experiences and frame them into "Skill Sets" Identifying where you might have a technology gap and find ways to improve on them How to craft your story -  your accomplishments, skills, what you're passionate about, and what you are looking for Creating a profile that does not cost thousands of dollars If you do not know where to begin, start with the Skills section in LinkedIn Having a LinkedIn profile brings you on top of Google searches and more visible to recruiters The time investment required to create a profile, maintain connections, build networks, and find opportunities on LinkedIn How to put together a LinkedIn profile to tell a compelling professional story Growing your LinkedIn profile as you grow your career Building a network that would provide long term value The success story of one of Sue's clients where a single article she posted on LinkedIn opened up a huge opportunity for her "Don't wait until you're thirsty to dig a well" ~So Zhuzi Job offers, interviews, opportunities may not always be immediate, but the ripple effect of putting yourself out there will go a long long way. Resources Mentioned: LinkedIn Yes, You Should Connect with Recruiters Sue Gresham - 262-264-8725 [email protected] Visit www.sue-gresham.com and sign up for her newsletter "Simply LinkedIn" Connect with Sue on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter --- Visit The Women's Financial Wellness Center for a full directory listing of experts. https://www.womensfinancialwellnesscenter.com/our-supporters Be sure to reach out if you would like to connect personally with The Women's Financial Wellness Center. You can visit our website at https://www.womensfinancialwellnesscenter.comor grab a complimentary 30-minute consult at http://bit.ly/dashboardwfwc. 🌟 Master Your Next Move in Divorce: Watch our FREE Masterclass and learn how to empower your divorce journey with confidence, clarity, and control. 🎥 FREE MASTERCLASS: Get Instant Access