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How to check that your LinkedIn profile is not negatively impacting the effectiveness of your business development activities

ByHeather Townsend

Did you know that before speaking to someone for the first time, a lot of potential clients check out their firm’s website and LinkedIn profile? You may not have a say about what’s on your firm’s website, but you do have complete control over your social media. This is where this article comes in.  With…

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6 tips to get back in touch with people you’ve lost touch with

ByHeather Townsend

Getting back in touch with people is something that many of us find difficult; regardless of the reason that we want to reach out, it seems that the longer we leave it, the harder it gets. This is true for your personal circle and also for your business network too. Even with understanding the value…

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How to use social media to find your next role (8 not-so-secret tips!)

ByHeather Townsend

Social media has long been a great way to increase your profile and get recognised.  Social media can also help you to find your next job if you’re a lawyer, accountant or consultant.  Building a strong online presence is crucial if you work in a  professional service firm. If you’re looking for a new role,…

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A definitive guide to job hunting for lawyers, accountants, and consultants (part 2)

ByHeather Townsend

For lawyers, accountants, and consultants looking for a new role, this article shows you how to job search effectively. In part 1, we covered two key lessons: always have a plan and get over rejections quickly. In part 2, I’ll show you how to leverage your social network and the importance of understanding recruitment agencies….

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How to use your social network to find your next job (5 things every job seeker needs to know!)

ByHeather Townsend

The advice on using social networking to find a job in the past has been fairly scarce. Most blogs have given tips on “what to bear in mind if you’re going to make social networking sites part of your job search” with the message that it’s a ‘nice idea’ – getting a new job or…

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5 powerful ways to leverage your network and find your next role

ByHeather Townsend

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is a pretty well-known phrase when it comes to job seeking. It’s no wonder really, as according to a recent study published by LinkedIn, 80% of all vacant job roles are found and filled through networking before they’re even published! I’ve spent a long time with…

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7 questions to ask yourself if you want to move your personal contacts to work-winning relationships

ByHeather Townsend

You’re good at linking up with people and developing relationships. However, you’ve still not cracked how to translate these friendly relationships into work-winning relationships. This was the context to a question I was asked recently – and am often asked. This was how I answered the question. Are you senior enough to get instructed? Having…

12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job
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12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job

ByHeather Townsend

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile recently? Your LinkedIn profile is your shop window to recruiters and potential employers, and the first place which potential recruiters will look when they are considering contacting you. This is the second half of our article on how your LinkedIn profile can help in your job search. I’m Heather…

12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job
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12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job

ByHeather Townsend

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile recently? Your LinkedIn profile is your shop window to recruiters and potential employers, and the first place which potential recruiters will look when they are considering contacting you. Here are my top twelve tips to make sure your LinkedIn profile is found by the right people. I’m Heather Townsend,…

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6 essential questions to answer if you want a steady stream of referrals from your network

ByHeather Townsend

How to get referrals from your network Confidence is essential if you want to establish a good pipeline of work via referral from your network. But the question is how to get referrals from your network? However, you often only get the confidence when the work starts to come through by referral. It’s the age…

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