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How to Give Up the Ghost Icon on LinkedIn
By Anita Hampl Has anyone out there ever seen the “gray ghost” on a LinkedIn profile? That’s the placeholder/default for an organization’s logo. It is ug-ly. The only way to replace the ghost icon with a colorful logo is to have it connected to a LinkedIn Company Page. The logo on the Page will pull…
Becoming an Asset in the Hiring Process
We shared in our September BUZZ Newsletter, that Hire Profile has partnered with Setup to create a full-circle solution for our brands to find marketing agency support and top marketing talent. Here is a blog post from Joe Koufman, CEO and Founder of Setup’s interview with Hard Corps marketing. Of course, resumes matter, but…
After a Promotion, Build Your Best Team
Congratulations! You’ve just accepted an offer on a newer, better, faster marketing position. Yes, the VP title will suit you just fine, thank you very much. So now what? According to Michael D. Watkins, author of The First 90 Days, evaluating the various teams you’re inheriting is a critical first step. “The most important decisions…
Buoyancy After A Layoff
Ooof! It hits you hard, the notice that your job no longer exists due to corporate restructuring or the loss of a major client. The news can leave you feeling stunned, hurt, bewildered, scared, and angry. You start to wonder if you could have done something to prevent it. The questions flood in: What if…
LinkedIn Power and Pitfalls
Since 2003, we’ve all come to know LinkedIn as the go-to business networking and thought leadership platform. It’s the most powerful resource currently available for job seekers and hiring managers alike. Where else can you hone in on companies with open positions, apply for a job and grow your professional connections within a matter of…
Ready, Set, Summer…
The start of summer is just weeks away, and whether you’re a marketing/agency professional or a hiring manager, now’s the perfect time to consider freelance opportunities. Business Freelance Benefits: Quickly and effectively fill resource gaps due to vacation and maternity leave Nimbly flex up or down on talent resources for projects and initiatives Infill skill…
Onboarding Is A Team Sport!
Engage All The Players For The Win! The team at Hire Profile has heard lots of stories lately from clients and candidates alike on onboarding wins and fumbles. So we researched some best practices and attended a few webinars on this hot topic. Our conclusion is that a solid game plan makes for a win, so we put it…
Superstar! Freelancers Rule 2022
Need a little sparkle on that project? Team seeming lackluster? Never fear, your Superstar is here! Freelancers are proving an enlightened choice for staffing needs this year. Let’s look at how these specialized professionals can bring a little bling to your thing. Everyone knows workforce habits are changing and while no one is certain where…
Talking Money: A Guide for Employers and Talent
Discussing money can be a sensitive topic in the best of times. Nothing makes us happier and more hopeful to see the job market recovering. With multitrillion-dollar stimulus programs from the federal government, lifted restrictions, and the market feeling more confident than before – businesses are resuming operations and bringing back workers to meet demand….
Networking in 2020: Fun with LinkedIn
By Anita Hampl Is “networking” one of your words for the New Year? If so, LinkedIn should be part of your game plan. Need an icebreaker at the coffee line or at a table of strangers at a conference? Suggest that everyone connect on LinkedIn! You can bring higher exposure to each other before the…