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Linkedin Summary
Hi! I was on the webinar last night, thank you so much for all the great info! I recall you saying that we could have a very targeted statement on our Linkedin without having a specific job in mind. I was wondering if I could get feedback on mine? I'm not even sure I did it right. Here it is:
"I consider myself a direct reflection of management, and my number one objective is to make that a shining example of hard work and integrity. I don’t believe any duty is below my pay-grade, and I come to any organization to do what is necessary to complete a task. I hope to find a company that could use my talents to make a difference, either within the workplace or outside of it.
My strengths are:
- A customer service minded approach for internal and external customers.
- Interpersonal ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities.
- Sensitivity to time management and streamlining of processes.
In a time when finding the right person for your company is increasingly difficult, I am willing to adapt my social finesse and leverage my technical skills to fit a variety of roles. "
I dont know what job I'm looking for per se, but whatever it is it has to be remote, because my husband is an active duty Marine and my little isnt in school full time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
J. Harrington
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12/05/19 at 7:49PM UTC
Thank you Lynn! I have done a little of a lot, so I will have to narrow down the common thread. Back to drawing board I go.
Lynn JuveGet unstuck, pivot and negotiate your salary.
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12/05/19 at 7:12PM UTC
Hi! Great question. My rule of thumb for Linkedin and resume summaries is no (or very few) adjectives. This is going to sound extreme, but here is the logic. When we try to summarize, we end up generalizing. Also when we say what we are good at it's completely subjective. I have heard so many people tell me that they are fast learners and some were just not that fast. Not that I didn't appreciate their other skills, but now that phrase has no meaning for me. An example of that for you is when you talk about your hard work and integrity. I am sure that is true of you, but many people who say that will fall under the shades of gray, so it doesn't mean anything to hiring professionals. What have you done a lot of? What is one example you can give? If you use strong verbs, you will find that you will end up with a summary that is much more objective and contains the elements that hiring managers are looking for.
