No longer can you just stuff your LinkedIn profile with the “right” keywords or skills and expect to see results. (Honestly, I’m not sure that ever really worked that great).

Please read Marie Zimenoff’s article below because she does a great job explaining how LinkedIn changes work. Let me summarizes a key point here: 

Engagement means commenting and sharing.

Writing thoughtful and strategical comments helps more than ever. And you know how I can tell? Because LinkedIn is showing us how many impressions or comments get! 

WHY? 

Because that determines reach and influence within the audience. And because they have the data.

TIPS/IDEAS

Here are other ideas to help you write an engaging comment:

Is all the information in your profile aligned with what you want to do next? Then you are ready to comment frequently on posts related to your career goals! Do this and see what happens. 

BLOOM During Your Job Search - Sarah Johnston

Use this framework to freshen up your job search for Spring! Brainpower, Leverage Strengths, Optimize your Brand, Organize, and Move forward. Lots of practice-doable information you need to incorporate into your job search. 

Follow-Up Email Template To Send After You Apply - Teal

5-7 days after you apply for a job, send this email (template included) and see what happens!  

How To Research (and contact) Former Employees - David Hannan

In this post you’ll see how to search for former employees on LinkedIn and what to say in an email/message. Former employees are usually much more willing to give you the honest scoop on why they are no longer there and what the culture is like!

Sneaky Things To Type Into LinkedIn If You Want To Find Jobs Before Everyone Else - Kate Sargent

This is based on the premise that LinkedIn is much more than its job board. People at companies post their job openings as a post, not a job. And if you aren’t looking at posts, you are missing out on opportunities. This post is a part 2 of things to type into the LinkedIn search bubble to look for jobs. 

LinkedIn’s New Feed Stack: From Fragmented Signals to System Level Interpretation - Kevin D. Turner

If you’ve noticed a change in what and who you see in your feed on LinkedIn, it is due to more than just changes to the algorithm. Kevin walks you through what really matters to LinkedIn when showing you stuff in your feed. For job seekers who rely only on optimizing their profiles, think again. Kevin writes: “discoverability relies less on exact-match phrasing and more on behavioral reinforcement, profile-to-content consistency, adjacent concept coverage, semantic clarity, and topical depth.”

2026 LinkedIn Visibility Framework - Marie Zimenoff

This is a great supplement to the previous article. Marie dives into the root of the question for job seekers (or those who want more visibility on LinkedIn) “What do you want to be known for?” And this infographic shows the framework. 

DO NOT Negotiate Over Email (and other negotiating tips) - Kelli Hrivnak

Kelli (a recruiter) she references a podcast with master negotiator, Jacob Warwick. While there are exceptions to the “always negotiate” rule (read the comments in the post), everyone can get better at HOW they communicate their value during negotiations. 

“Emergency Prep Plan" for Interview - Shelley Piedmont

Sometimes the opportunity for a job interview comes unexpectedly, leaving you without a lot of time to prepare. If that’s your situation, this post lays out the essential steps you need to be confident and prepared for your last-minute interview. 

USPS Loses Amazon Business - Jennifer O’Shaunnessey

You may not be in logistics, but there are valuable lessons here for every business. Evolution of business is necessary, but at what cost? The comments are where the gold is. The commenters address issues related to the role of the USPS. Is it a business or a government service? And why has the USPS been operating at a loss since 2006? 

Transforming your midlife career: top tips for success - Herminia Ibarra

Later in one’s career, it feels harder to explore new options. But this article will absolutely help. It sets your expectations on what to do and what to expect during the different phases of your networking. The more you learn about new occupations and industries, the clearer you will be in communicating how you align and WHY you fit! 

Motivation Monday: Job Search Accountability Cohort Starting April 6th

Job searching alone is exhausting. The silence between applications, the second-guessing, the lack of momentum — it wears on you.

That's exactly why this cohort exists.

The Motivation Monday April cohort is a 5-week live group coaching experience for professionals who are ready to stop spinning and start moving. You'll show up each week with a group of peers who get it, stay accountable together, and actually make progress.

Here's what's included:

✅ 5 live, one-hour group sessions 

✅ A peer accountability team that keeps you honest 

✅ Weekly follow-up emails with curated resources 

✅ On-demand video guides for key job search topics 

✅ A KPI tracker so you always know where you stand 

✅ BONUS: A private 1:1 coaching call

More personal than a course. More structured than searching solo. More accessible than ongoing 1:1 coaching.

And here's the part worth highlighting: if you complete all 5 weeks and follow the process, you can reasonably expect at least one screening conversation. That's not a hollow promise — it's a commitment. If you finish and you're still stuck, we don't walk away. We keep working with you.

Founding member pricing: $299 $399 — save $100 with code EARLY

Spots are limited and this discount won't last.

When networking, you are only asking for AIR⠀

✔️ Ask for advice about your career options, what skills you need, how to transition into a new career...⠀

✔️Ask for information about what it's like to work for their company, new initiatives or projects, what the work culture is like... ⠀

✔️Recommendations on the best professional groups, industry publications you should be reading, people you should know/follow,  other companies you should be researching...⠀

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