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Today I want to share with you in this instructional video how to make two very important changes to your LinkedIn profile to start collecting Recruiting companies and employers that want to talk with you about a job that will excite you every day - it's probably two things you've never thought to do on your profile, but can make all of the difference in attracting the right audience.

Think of it as a lead magnet. The better your Linkedin profile is, the more likely the it will attract recruiters and impress hiring managers who look you up when you reach out to them. Research has shown [2018 Jobvite Recruiter Nation Study] that vast the majority of recruiters look at LinkedIn profiles to assess a candidate’s worth. So if you’re not using the opportunity to showcase your value, you are almost certainly doing yourself damage, at least being disregarded without even realising it.

What is a personal brand?

A personal brand is the unique combination of skills and experiences that make you who you are. Put simply, it’s how you present yourself to the world. Jeff Bezos had it in a nutshell when he said “Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”

Why does managing your Personal Brand Matter?

 In this video, Tammy shares the top 24 cognitive biases - these are unconscious psychological laws that affect our behavior.

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When talking to a career guidance counselor, you will probably hear a range of helpful advice, including to choose a job that you love and to choose a job that will pay the bills. One important piece of information you may not hear from a career guidance counselor, however, is that your young looks may threaten to hold you back from achieving and excelling in the job that you want. That's right--looking younger than your age can actually hold you back when it comes to your career.