Workplace Skills
How can I optimize my LinkedIn profile's work experience and skills sections?
For the work experience section, use dynamic action verbs like 'collaborated,' 'narrowed,' and 'reduced' at the beginning of each sentence. Quantify your achievements with measurable metrics to illustrate your value. Include 2-3 sentences that provide an overview of what each job entailed, and list outcomes using hyphens to show impact and purpose in your roles. You can also upload supporting documents like presentations or PDFs to validate your claims. For the skills section, strategically add relevant keywords related to positions you're targeting (up to 50 skills). Members with five or more skills listed are 33 times more likely to be contacted by recruiters and receive 70 times more profile views.
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René Delescen
09:35 - 11:17
What are the three components of LinkedIn's culture of transformation?
LinkedIn's culture of transformation consists of three key components. First is the transformation of the individual, where LinkedIn aims to help every employee realize their career potential by understanding their dream job and providing coaching and development to achieve it. Second is the transformation of the company, focused on realizing the full potential of the LinkedIn platform beyond its current 225 million members to serve the 600 million knowledge workers worldwide. Third is transforming the world by creating economic opportunity for every professional globally, which LinkedIn views as their most important mission because it improves quality of life and creates role models for future generations.
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TiE Global
02:25 - 04:08
How can I enhance my LinkedIn profile's credibility with Skills and Recommendations?
LinkedIn Skills and Endorsements are powerful ways to boost your visibility, despite seeming like a small profile component. You can select up to three skills to pin at the top, which should reflect what you want to be known for. Having others endorse these skills provides social proof of your expertise and helps you appear in relevant searches. Recommendations take this credibility further by allowing coworkers, clients, or partners to share what it's like working with you. This section functions like five-star reviews directly on your profile. To add recommendations, you'll need to request them from your connections by adding a new profile section and selecting people you're already connected with on LinkedIn.
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Kevin Stratvert
11:37 - 14:04
What is transferable skills assessment and why is it important for addressing the AI skills gap?
Transferable skills assessment is a process that evaluates skills people already possess that can be applied to new roles. Margaret recommends this approach as essential for talent development leaders to identify existing capabilities within their workforce. This assessment is crucial for overcoming the skills gap in AI-driven roles because it helps organizations recognize what skills people have today rather than just focusing on skill shortages. By clearly defining and evaluating transferable skills, companies can redesign job descriptions to be skill-based and create non-traditional career pathways, enabling women and others to transition into AI roles through alternative routes.
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ELB Learning
45:34 - 47:50
How can I make my resume ATS-friendly?
To make your resume ATS-friendly, follow four key strategies. First, use keywords strategically from the job posting you're applying for. Second, structure your resume with clear hierarchy and proper section titles. Third, avoid formatting pitfalls such as tables, columns, images, charts, or graphics that confuse ATS systems. Finally, use simple, readable fonts (11-point size is recommended) and maintain consistent formatting throughout your document. These approaches help ensure your resume passes through automated screening systems and reaches human recruiters, as over 88% of resumes never make it past the ATS.
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Professor Heather Austin
00:00 - 00:27
How can I optimize my LinkedIn profile with keyword skills to enhance my visibility in job searches?
To optimize your LinkedIn profile, identify three specialty skills relevant to your field and embed them throughout your profile. Place these keywords in your headline (which is searchable), about section, skills section, and experience descriptions. For example, a marketing professional might highlight Outbound Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Facebook Ads expertise. This strategy increases your visibility because everything on LinkedIn is searchable—the more frequently a keyword appears in your profile, the higher you'll rank when recruiters search for that skill. Your about section should tell a compelling story that positions you as an expert in your field, effectively selling yourself for your target role. Remember, profile optimization ultimately helps you advocate for yourself by showcasing your most valuable professional skills.
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Cindy Dodd
02:41 - 04:51