One of the things I see most often when working with scientists, engineers, and technical professionals is the assumption that expertise speaks for itself. It’s an understandable assumption. You’ve spent years building your career: earning advanced degrees, solving technical problems, developing new technologies, publishing research, filing patents, optimizing processes, and becoming the person others rely … Continue Reading
If your LinkedIn profile stops at job titles, you’re leaving opportunities and visibility on the table. If you’ve been following our LinkedIn Mastery series, we guided you on completing the core sections, including: As you continue updating your profile, LinkedIn will nudge you to add more. While not every section applies to every user, a … Continue Reading
Your LinkedIn Experience section is where you bring your career to life through compelling storytelling. Your LinkedIn experience section isn’t just a rundown of your current and past jobs. It’s your chance to tell your story, showcase your achievements and impact, and get discovered by recruiters, hiring managers, and other industry professionals. Unlike a resume, … Continue Reading
Your LinkedIn ‘About’ section should invite conversation, connection, and collaboration. Why is a LinkedIn Summary (About) Section Important? Your LinkedIn summary (or ‘About’ section) is one of the most important parts of your profile. After your name and headline, explored in part 1 of our LinkedIn Mastery series, it’s the first section people see when … Continue Reading
Your LinkedIn headline is your first impression—and it might be costing you opportunities without you even realizing it. Your LinkedIn Headline: More Than Just a Job Title It’s the first thing people see when they find your profile, and it plays a critical role in getting found by the right people. Yet, most people are … Continue Reading
I love the fall season. There’s something about the weather, the coziness, the drinks, the holidays, and the colorful leaves that make that satisfying crunch as you walk over them. It’s also the time of year when my calendar gets jam-packed with many returning clients looking to update their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other documents. … Continue Reading
You’ve sent your personalized LinkedIn invite. The person accepts. Now what? Most people invite someone to connect, wait for them to accept, and leave it at that. You’re going to do things differently. Once this person becomes a 1st-degree connection, you can view the profiles of their connections. You can also use LinkedIn’s messaging feature … Continue Reading
The most common mistake I see when working with scientists and engineering professionals is information overload. Information overload shows up as confusing industry jargon, unfamiliar acronyms, or overly detailed job descriptions while neglecting the impact you delivered. So how can you present your technical skills, knowledge, and achievements in a way that leaves a positive … Continue Reading
In part 4 of my 6-part STEM resume writing series, we’ll focus on one of the most overlooked elements of a resume—the skills section—and how to use it strategically to reinforce your career positioning. A strong skills section isn’t a list of every tool, technology, or qualification you’ve acquired throughout your career. When done correctly, … Continue Reading
If you’ve been following this STEM Resume series, you’ve already built the foundation of strong career positioning. In Part 1, we discussed creating a professional resume header. In Part 2, we focused on developing a branded headline that positions you for the role you want—not simply the one you have. Now it’s time to bring those … Continue Reading
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