Fighting Stereotypes In The Job Search

Fighting Stereotypes In The Job Search Quick, what are the first stereotypes that come to mind for these five labels: Software programmer Republican business owner Democrat who volunteers time Person with bad spelling on her resume Female driver What are the five things that came to mind?  Perhaps it was: nerdy, not good with social skills, sometimes rude greedy capitalist cat lover who puts cats, trees and stuff like that in front of human needs unqualified and not smart or caring enough to deserve this job distracted, aloof Now, Im not saying that the people from the first list always, exactly, or ever match the descriptors in the second list.  But. You see, our world is rife with generalizations, titles, categories, stereotypes.  We like to take something complex and simplify it and have a name for it.  We like to say he is ______ and then everyone can say ooooooh, that explains everything. I get it now. Its like when I was talking to a recruiter and he asked me about my education. I said I got a CIS degree and an MBA, and he said oh, I know everything about you.  People like you are a dime a dozen. Yep, he said that. Externally Im sure I just looked at him internally I was really quite bothered (furious would be too strong of a word). I had been stereotyped, categories, generalized. I thought Im so much more than that!  Let me talk with you for a while, whether thats five minutes of five hours, and youll learn that Im not the dime-a-dozen CIS/MBA kid! The world is full of quick-thinking categorizers (as a blogger, Im entitled to make up words.  Wait, did I just generalize all bloggers as pompous word creators?). I know YOU are a categorizer (which is a lot softer than saying you are biased, a stereotyper, or the very harsh word: a racist). We all make these quick judgement categorizations in our head.  We meet someone and based on what we take in (see, smell, touch (strength of handshake), etc.) we generalize. We learn about where they are from and make generalizations. We hear their job title, or where they went to school, or even what state they live in or are from, and make generalizations. I LOOK AT YOUR BUMPER STICKERS ON YOUR CAR AND I MAKE GENERALIZATIONS! Our brains are just wired to think this way.  Its not necessarily right, its not necessarily fair, but its the way we all think. So, how do you fight being stereotyped while you are in a job search?  Because we all know that job seekers are, for one reason or another, pathetic, right?  We know that if you were really that good then you wouldnt have lost your job in the first place right? Oops, there I go generalizing again. Okay, here are my thoughts on fighting the stereotypes: Accept that people will, and do, stereotype.  The biggest bias I hear about in my travels and at my presentations is that of age discrimination.  Heres what Ive learned: if you are older, it starts around 35 or 40. If you are younger in the professional world, it will last until you are about 30.  But trust me, even those who are between 30 and 40 will have age-based bias and discrimination.  IT JUST HAPPENS. Understand that you can break out of the stereotype.  Sometimes this is easy, but sometimes you will be fighting stereotypes in someones mind that are impossible to fight. It might just take sitting over lunch with someone, while they get to know you, and having the right conversation.  Once they know you as a dynamic human, instead of a prejudged (fill in the blank), then you are breaking out of the stereotype.  However, some will not be broken.  Like the woman who said I will never hire a women in childbearing years.  Illegal, for sure.  But something had happened to bias her against hiring someone who might have a kid. Fighting that stereotype with that person is a losing battle. Breaking out of the stereotype takes consistent work and use of tools.  Tools like a blog, where you can wax eloquent about your virtues, your experience, your value add, etc.  Tools like a strong and appropriate LinkedIn Profile.  Tools like a tagline or value statement.  Tools like a catchy or effective business card.  Tools like your choice of clothes, or how you do your hair or makeup.  Word choice, etc.  How you present yourself should be aligned with what your brand is.  Dont assume that your resume is your (only) branding tool. You can control what your brand is.  Did you see how we shifted from stereotypes to branding?  They are pretty much the same thing.  You either have an unintentional brand, usually based on stereotypes and generalizations, or you have an intentional brand, which is how you want others to perceive you.  You need to think about how you want others to perceive you, and then actively work on your messaging, and help them perceive you that way. These are four ideas to get you pointed in the right direction with taking control of how others perceive you.  I know this can be a lot of work, but it should be who you are. In other words, once you understand this stuff, it shouldnt feel like its a lot of work.  Its just how you act, what you do. Once you have broken out of the stereotypes, and your brand is louder than those generalizations, you will have an easier time with all-things-career, including networking, interviewing, switching jobs, etc. Fighting Stereotypes In The Job Search Quick, what are the first stereotypes that come to mind for these five labels: Software programmer Republican business owner Democrat who volunteers time Person with bad spelling on her resume Female driver What are the five things that came to mind?  Perhaps it was: nerdy, not good with social skills, sometimes rude greedy capitalist cat lover who puts cats, trees and stuff like that in front of human needs unqualified and not smart or caring enough to deserve this job distracted, aloof Now, Im not saying that the people from the first list always, exactly, or ever match the descriptors in the second list.  But. You see, our world is rife with generalizations, titles, categories, stereotypes.  We like to take something complex and simplify it and have a name for it.  We like to say he is ______ and then everyone can say ooooooh, that explains everything. I get it now. Its like when I was talking to a recruiter and he asked me about my education. I said I got a CIS degree and an MBA, and he said oh, I know everything about you.  People like you are a dime a dozen. Yep, he said that. Externally Im sure I just looked at him internally I was really quite bothered (furious would be too strong of a word). I had been stereotyped, categories, generalized. I thought Im so much more than that!  Let me talk with you for a while, whether thats five minutes of five hours, and youll learn that Im not the dime-a-dozen CIS/MBA kid! The world is full of quick-thinking categorizers (as a blogger, Im entitled to make up words.  Wait, did I just generalize all bloggers as pompous word creators?). I know YOU are a categorizer (which is a lot softer than saying you are biased, a stereotyper, or the very harsh word: a racist). We all make these quick judgement categorizations in our head.  We meet someone and based on what we take in (see, smell, touch (strength of handshake), etc.) we generalize. We learn about where they are from and make generalizations. We hear their job title, or where they went to school, or even what state they live in or are from, and make generalizations. I LOOK AT YOUR BUMPER STICKERS ON YOUR CAR AND I MAKE GENERALIZATIONS! Our brains are just wired to think this way.  Its not necessarily right, its not necessarily fair, but its the way we all think. So, how do you fight being stereotyped while you are in a job search?  Because we all know that job seekers are, for one reason or another, pathetic, right?  We know that if you were really that good then you wouldnt have lost your job in the first place right? Oops, there I go generalizing again. Okay, here are my thoughts on fighting the stereotypes: Accept that people will, and do, stereotype.  The biggest bias I hear about in my travels and at my presentations is that of age discrimination.  Heres what Ive learned: if you are older, it starts around 35 or 40. If you are younger in the professional world, it will last until you are about 30.  But trust me, even those who are between 30 and 40 will have age-based bias and discrimination.  IT JUST HAPPENS. Understand that you can break out of the stereotype.  Sometimes this is easy, but sometimes you will be fighting stereotypes in someones mind that are impossible to fight. It might just take sitting over lunch with someone, while they get to know you, and having the right conversation.  Once they know you as a dynamic human, instead of a prejudged (fill in the blank), then you are breaking out of the stereotype.  However, some will not be broken.  Like the woman who said I will never hire a women in childbearing years.  Illegal, for sure.  But something had happened to bias her against hiring someone who might have a kid. Fighting that stereotype with that person is a losing battle. Breaking out of the stereotype takes consistent work and use of tools.  Tools like a blog, where you can wax eloquent about your virtues, your experience, your value add, etc.  Tools like a strong and appropriate LinkedIn Profile.  Tools like a tagline or value statement.  Tools like a catchy or effective business card.  Tools like your choice of clothes, or how you do your hair or makeup.  Word choice, etc.  How you present yourself should be aligned with what your brand is.  Dont assume that your resume is your (only) branding tool. You can control what your brand is.  Did you see how we shifted from stereotypes to branding?  They are pretty much the same thing.  You either have an unintentional brand, usually based on stereotypes and generalizations, or you have an intentional brand, which is how you want others to perceive you.  You need to think about how you want others to perceive you, and then actively work on your messaging, and help them perceive you that way. These are four ideas to get you pointed in the right direction with taking control of how others perceive you.  I know this can be a lot of work, but it should be who you are. In other words, once you understand this stuff, it shouldnt feel like its a lot of work.  Its just how you act, what you do. Once you have broken out of the stereotypes, and your brand is louder than those generalizations, you will have an easier time with all-things-career, including networking, interviewing, switching jobs, etc. Fighting Stereotypes In The Job Search Quick, what are the first stereotypes that come to mind for these five labels: Software programmer Republican business owner Democrat who volunteers time Person with bad spelling on her resume Female driver What are the five things that came to mind?  Perhaps it was: nerdy, not good with social skills, sometimes rude greedy capitalist cat lover who puts cats, trees and stuff like that in front of human needs unqualified and not smart or caring enough to deserve this job distracted, aloof Now, Im not saying that the people from the first list always, exactly, or ever match the descriptors in the second list.  But. You see, our world is rife with generalizations, titles, categories, stereotypes.  We like to take something complex and simplify it and have a name for it.  We like to say he is ______ and then everyone can say ooooooh, that explains everything. I get it now. Its like when I was talking to a recruiter and he asked me about my education. I said I got a CIS degree and an MBA, and he said oh, I know everything about you.  People like you are a dime a dozen. Yep, he said that. Externally Im sure I just looked at him internally I was really quite bothered (furious would be too strong of a word). I had been stereotyped, categories, generalized. I thought Im so much more than that!  Let me talk with you for a while, whether thats five minutes of five hours, and youll learn that Im not the dime-a-dozen CIS/MBA kid! The world is full of quick-thinking categorizers (as a blogger, Im entitled to make up words.  Wait, did I just generalize all bloggers as pompous word creators?). I know YOU are a categorizer (which is a lot softer than saying you are biased, a stereotyper, or the very harsh word: a racist). We all make these quick judgement categorizations in our head.  We meet someone and based on what we take in (see, smell, touch (strength of handshake), etc.) we generalize. We learn about where they are from and make generalizations. We hear their job title, or where they went to school, or even what state they live in or are from, and make generalizations. I LOOK AT YOUR BUMPER STICKERS ON YOUR CAR AND I MAKE GENERALIZATIONS! Our brains are just wired to think this way.  Its not necessarily right, its not necessarily fair, but its the way we all think. So, how do you fight being stereotyped while you are in a job search?  Because we all know that job seekers are, for one reason or another, pathetic, right?  We know that if you were really that good then you wouldnt have lost your job in the first place right? Oops, there I go generalizing again. Okay, here are my thoughts on fighting the stereotypes: Accept that people will, and do, stereotype.  The biggest bias I hear about in my travels and at my presentations is that of age discrimination.  Heres what Ive learned: if you are older, it starts around 35 or 40. If you are younger in the professional world, it will last until you are about 30.  But trust me, even those who are between 30 and 40 will have age-based bias and discrimination.  IT JUST HAPPENS. Understand that you can break out of the stereotype.  Sometimes this is easy, but sometimes you will be fighting stereotypes in someones mind that are impossible to fight. It might just take sitting over lunch with someone, while they get to know you, and having the right conversation.  Once they know you as a dynamic human, instead of a prejudged (fill in the blank), then you are breaking out of the stereotype.  However, some will not be broken.  Like the woman who said I will never hire a women in childbearing years.  Illegal, for sure.  But something had happened to bias her against hiring someone who might have a kid. Fighting that stereotype with that person is a losing battle. Breaking out of the stereotype takes consistent work and use of tools.  Tools like a blog, where you can wax eloquent about your virtues, your experience, your value add, etc.  Tools like a strong and appropriate LinkedIn Profile.  Tools like a tagline or value statement.  Tools like a catchy or effective business card.  Tools like your choice of clothes, or how you do your hair or makeup.  Word choice, etc.  How you present yourself should be aligned with what your brand is.  Dont assume that your resume is your (only) branding tool. You can control what your brand is.  Did you see how we shifted from stereotypes to branding?  They are pretty much the same thing.  You either have an unintentional brand, usually based on stereotypes and generalizations, or you have an intentional brand, which is how you want others to perceive you.  You need to think about how you want others to perceive you, and then actively work on your messaging, and help them perceive you that way. These are four ideas to get you pointed in the right direction with taking control of how others perceive you.  I know this can be a lot of work, but it should be who you are. In other words, once you understand this stuff, it shouldnt feel like its a lot of work.  Its just how you act, what you do. Once you have broken out of the stereotypes, and your brand is louder than those generalizations, you will have an easier time with all-things-career, including networking, interviewing, switching jobs, etc.

Building Your Brand at Your New Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Building Your Brand at Your New Job - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The national news outlets have been touting an uptick in hiring over the past year and if you are beginning a new role with a new organization, it is time to consider to your personal brand. During the interview process, you may have communicated your brand to the search committee by use of stories and themes  that you wove into your interview day.   That was then and this is now it is time to activate your brand within your new company. Actions speak louder than words: When beginning your new job, your co-workers will evaluate you by your actions and not by your words. Instead of claiming to be a strong relationship builder, prove it by your actions. This tip is doubly important for those who will be in a supervisory role. Your employees will watch what you do, say, and how you handle yourself very closely. Be cognizant that you are building your brand with your colleagues each and every day by your actions big or small. Day one, square one: You have a clean slate when beginning a new job.   No one knows your past mistakes or failures. On the flip side, no one knows your past successes or your work ethic. Your co-workers, clients, and bosses have no history with you and thus you need to be ready to prove yourself all over. This is time to build your brand again with your actions. Build intentionally: There are many skills and attributes you would like to convey to your new boss, co-workers, staff, and/or clients.  Building your brand takes time. What attributes and skills would you like to build first? Is easy-going important for your staff to know on day one or would you rather them know you set high expectations for your teams. Building your brand takes time and cannot be accomplished in one day. When beginning a new role, consider which parts of your brand you wish to build first with your new staff. Beginning a new job is an exciting chapter for your career.  Be intentional on how you plan to establish your brand with your new colleagues. Before you know it, your brand that was communicated in the interview process will be backed by the brand your employer witnesses everyday through your actions. Author: Kevin Monahan  is the Associate Director of the Notre Dame Career Center.  In this role, he leads the center’s  employer relations efforts in addition to coaching  young professionals in career management and career change capacities. He combines career consulting services with employer outreach to help find opportunities for both constituencies.  He is the author of the  Career Seeker’s Guide  blog.

From Old Trafford Kiosk Attendant to University Admin Assistant Presenting part-time jobs on your CV University of Manchester Careers Blog

From Old Trafford Kiosk Attendant to University Admin Assistant Presenting part-time jobs on your CV University of Manchester Careers Blog From guest writer and former Careers Service MGP, Jenny Sloan. So youve managed to bag a few hours every week working in an administrative post in an office? Thats fantastic, youve got essential office-based work experience that employers value so highly! But what if, like the majority of the working student body, youre slaving away in a cafe, shop or bar at the weekends or holidays? Part-time work is essential in order for most of us to be financially stable during university, but often we  underestimate the importance of promoting this work on our CVs. The majority of students assume that unless youre trying to break into the hospitality or retail sector, this kind of part-time work is irrelevant to your graduate job search. This is totally false. Every experience can be made relevant (as Bryony and Toby said earlier!). Its all about dissecting your work experience and picking out key examples to provide evidence on your applications that you have the essential skills the employer is looking for. I had my fair share of part-time jobs before graduating from university, and each of them have enabled me to develop the essential skills needed for the job Im in now. Of course, a part-time role in an office would have been perfect as it would have provided me with important office-based work experience and administrative skills. However its not exactly easy to find an employer who would put up with me taking a month off at Christmas and three during the summer. Instead I worked for 6 years both as a Sales Assistant in an independent craft shop and as a waitress in an American diner during the school and university holidays. During semester time I also worked as a Kiosk Assistant, glamorously selling beer and hotdogs at Old Trafford. I didnt (and still dont) want to pursue a graduate career in hospitality or retail, but these roles did provide me with transferable skills that I would not have gained otherwise: Commitment: My dedication to the businesses I worked for proved impressive to many employers. Ability to work effectively under pressure: Like the time I had to stay calm and simultaneously apologise profusely to a customer after she complained that her chips were cold, and the chef fired the till across the cafe in anger. Conflict resolution: I worked in the away stand at Old Trafford. Need I say more? Communication: Working in hospitality and retail, you come across a wide variety of customers, each with individual needs and personalities. This allows you to learn how to adapt your communication styles to suit your audience. Teamwork: Likewise, when you work in one of the above sectors where the staff turnover can be very fast, you learn to adapt your working style to suit the different people you work with on each shift. Task delegation: Like organising who would deal with customers and who would sit in the back with their earphones in cleaning cutlery after the staff Christmas party. No matter where you work or what youre doing, youll always gain something from it. The key is decipher what skills you have and have examples ready to back them up. (Get help with identifying transferable skills on our website. You can also find some tips on sourcing work experience here.) All Applications and interviews Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted careers experience final year final year students first year First year students get experience job hunting jobs mid-degree mid-degree students networking part time jobs Part-time summer work experience

Anything They Ask You, You Can Ask Them in a Job Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Anything They Ask You, You Can Ask Them in a Job Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A good rule of thumb to remember in a job interview is that anything they ask you, you can ask them. Now you have to reword so as not to sound like a parrot nor should you avoid answering, but later in the conversation you can use their question to you as a question to them. For example : If theyve asked, Tell me about yourself, later on in the conversation you can as,  â€œI’ve read about your company, talked with people, know you have a great reputation…but you’re on the inside, tell me about the company from your experience?” If theyve asked, “What are your strengths and weaknesses, later on you can ask, “What are you proudest of in the organization now….and what are the biggest areas you want to see change in? If theyve asked, What do you see yourself doing two-three years from now, later on you can ask, Where do you see the company (or this department, division) in two to three years? The thing to remember is that whatever they asked you about they are interested in so you should be interested in the same about them to better understand what situation you are getting into.

Things to Include in a Resume

Things to Include in a ResumeYou may not be aware of all the things to include in a resume. At times, you may just want to cut back on your job search in order to focus on your personal life. However, you still need to find out what to include in a resume. Your objective is to get the job.You need to decide what you want to put in a resume, and then make sure you include the things you want to have on your resume. Many people make the mistake of choosing too many sections. If you want a simple resume, that is fine. However, if you want a complex resume, you will need to select the proper format and everything else.You will also need to decide how you are going to get a cover letter. One option is to write a cover letter on a letterhead. That way, you can include it in the resume as well. Of course, you will need to decide whether you want to give a formal or informal resume.If you decide to use the cover letter in the resume, you will need to choose a format that suits your style. Yo u will want to make sure it is easy to read. Some resumes include pictures, which you should do as well. Using photos can help to make the resume more appealing.Another thing to include in a resume is information about yourself. When you send in a resume, you need to make sure you include your name and contact information. This way, when you get the job, you have a way to get in touch with you. It is also a good idea to list your qualifications for the job.You can use an agency to help you, but they can also help you find out about the job and the schedule before you even apply for it. Of course, it is helpful to have the opportunity to interview for the job. If you do not have an interview, you may want to include your contact information on the application. That way, you have an opportunity to meet the employer.Skills are also very important to include in a resume. When you want to know what to include in a resume, you may want to consider reading over a sample resume. Many employ ment agencies also offer samples of resumes. You can read them over and you can see if you can improve upon them.As you can see, there are many things to include in a resume. Take the time to consider them, and consider which ones you think are important. You can narrow down your search based on the information you come up with.

Why Should We Hire You - CareerAlley

Why Should We Hire You - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Why should we hire you? is a common question that is oftenasked during an interview (as are the variations Why are you the best candidate, How would you fit into our team, etc.). Most job seekers consider this one ofthe most dreaded questions. Sohow on earth do you answer that question adequately? The key to this is to frame your job search as an answer to this question. So what, exactly, does that mean? Focused Career / Credentials Review: It will be easier to answer this question if youve done some homework (on yourself). Make Some Lists: Your strengths and weaknesses Jobs you are qualified to apply for based on your experience and education Your accomplishments (including statistics, such as saved $10,000 for the company Promotions (and why you were promoted) Problems youve solved at work Review Your Lists:Take the key components from each of your lists these are the some of the reasons why you should be hired. Create Your Elevator Speech: Your elevator speechis your short marketing speech (your job search objectives) and can be used in a variety of situations including your answer to why you should be hired (and yes, even in anelevator). Convincing a potential employer why you are the right person for the job is a sales job. Your sales pitch should include (from the lists you created): Focus onthe core of your experience (why a hiring manager should consider you for the position). Speak to youryour top 3 accomplishments in your career (include the benefit cost savings, etc.) and how they relate to the position. Define the purpose (what are you trying to achieve). Include a wow factor, keep them interested and listening to you, focus on your strengths. Body Language and Interview Skills:You know the saying you dont get a second chance to make a first impression. First impressions are important; therefore make it a good one. Smile, maintain eye contact, and offer a firm handshake when meeting your interviewer(s). Maintaineye contact during your interview (but dont stare). Keep yourposture upright and neutral. Dont lean forward when questions are asked, but also do not lean back as if you are in a lounge chair. Minimize how much you use your hands in the interview (but dont keep your hands on the table or in your lap the entire time). Practice Makes Perfect: Practice for your interview at home in front of a mirror. Notice your hand gestures, posture and eye contact. Get friends or family to help you practice. Speak with confidence (and dont forget to smile). Keep positive (no matter how tough the interview). And the Answer is (to why they should hire you) . . . . Your experience is a great match to the job description Your skill set is exactly what they need Youve always wanted to work at (name of company) Your accomplishments support your experience. You need to remember that you should be fully prepared for the interview. While this is a difficult question to answer, the interview will other difficult questions as well. Be sure to take a look at10 Great Interview Tips. Career Tip of the Day: Resumes 9 Reasons Why I Wont Hire You Suggested Reading: How to Get Hired We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest. Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to nail the interview and get hired. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

5 LinkedIn Tips - Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You - Sterling Career Concepts

5 LinkedIn Tips - Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You 5 LinkedIn Tips Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You Everyone is saying that a LinkedIn profile is a “must” nowadays, but what does that really mean? You set up your profile, but you’re not sure if you’ve done enough or if you included the right keywords. Common knowledge these days is that recruiters and hiring agents are keyword searching LinkedIn profiles for candidates. Here are five suggestions to be sure your LinkedIn profile is working for you, not against you: 1. If you’re in a job search or open to opportunities, you need to not only be found on LinkedIn, but be found there with a complete profile. Signing up two years ago, adding your most recent job, and accepting five connections gives a sloppy, outdated presentation and the impression that you’re out of touch. Round out your profile and aim for at least 50 contacts. 2. The litmus test for LinkedIn success is three-pronged: a professional LinkedIn picture, a strong headline, and a fleshed out summary section. Head and shoulders picture should be in professional attire with no distracting background images. 3. Claim your vanity url to help you share your link. That way, when you email it so anyone, it will look like this: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieberenson rather than something like this: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=3394889016 4. Your LinkedIn profile will rank highly when your name is searched. What will recruiters or industry contacts find if they click on it? This is your chance to control your online presence. Don’t be caught incomplete or outdated. Take the opportunity to write a strong headline. Your headline follows your name and picture throughout the site, whenever you are listed as someone’s contact. This is prime real estate and a great spot to include a marketing tagline rather than just “Vice President of Sales” or “Director of Business Development.” 5. Copying and pasting your entire resume is not an effective shortcut. It will lead to a disaster! Pasting your entire resume will overwhelm your profile. LinkedIn profiles are written and formatted differently than your resume. Shorter paragraphs, tighter phrases and sentences. First person is acceptable in LinkedIn, but never on a resume. Learn how to optimize your profile for recruiters, leverage your network, and identify job leads with the following value-packed eBook: Maximize LinkedIn for Job Search Take advantage of my Special LinkedIn Promotion valued at $90! Buy both the eBook and one coaching session for just $50. Email me today to schedule: laurie@sterlingcareerconcepts.com . You may also find these posts helpful: 7 ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile Will the best networker please stand up!