Open To Work on LinkedIn

About this episode

Martin Lindeskog discusses using LinkedIn to enhance job search strategies for freelancers and solopreneurs.

In this episode of Swing that Gig, host Martin Lindeskog dives into the intricacies of using LinkedIn to enhance your job search strategy, particularly for freelancers and solopreneurs. Martin explores the effectiveness of the 'Open to Work' hashtag, the role of hashtags across various social platforms, and the challenges faced by those without a traditional employer on LinkedIn. He also touches on the potential for using LinkedIn's features, such as profile translations and professional networks, to maximize reach and engagement for greater career opportunities. How could you be open to work, and unemployable at the same time? Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: Steven Bartlett's post on LinkedIn on having Reid Hoffman as a gust on his podcast, The Diary of a CEO. Reid Hoffman's appearance on DOAC Open To Work and Unemployable at the Same Time - Tea Party Media podcast Brian Clark's posts on CopyBlogger Brian Clark’s Career Advice for the Unemployable Possible podcast Six degrees of separation - Wikipedia VEO (Value Each Other) TANSTAAFL, There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch - The Library of Economics and Liberty LinkedIn Premium Scribd…

People in this episode

Host: Martin Lindeskog

Topics covered

• LinkedIn
• job search strategy
• freelancing
• solopreneurs
• networking
• career opportunities

Keywords

• Open to Work
• LinkedIn features
• job search
• freelancers
• solopreneurs
• networking
• hashtags
• career opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CopyBlogger, Tea Party Media, LinkedIn, Scribd, TechCrunch

Books & works: The Diary of a CEO, DOAC Open To Work and Unemployable at the Same Time, Career Advice for the Unemployable, Six degrees of separation, TANSTAAFL, There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

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