D. B. Wienke

D.B. is fluent in LinkedIn and is highly regarded for executive resume writing, earning kudos from clients in written testimonials. As a former Chief Marketing Officer and Fortune 500 sales executive, she has a Master’s dual degree in Marketing and Management Strategy from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Denison University.

Should You Use ‘Open to Work’ on Your #LinkedIn Profile to Attract Recruiters?

By / October 14, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / , , ,
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A LinkedIn colleague of mine @AndyFoote recently asked his network to respond to a poll of the ‘Open-to-Work’ photo frame on LinkedIn headshots. The results confirmed something I already knew to be true: recruiters are looking for the right candidate, not the right job seeker.  The new “green ring” does not serve as a “green light” …

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Why do I need LinkedIn recommendations with my “free account?”​ (updated 2020)

By / August 10, 2020 / Leave a Comment / How do I improve my LinkedIn profile? / , , ,

Here’s why. You are vetted by others without your knowledge, who search LinkedIn to learn more about you and your online reputation. According to industry sources, hiring managers are heavy users of LinkedIn, even if you’re not actively looking for a new position. Did you know: 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn specifically to find candidates …

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The Hard Truth About Soft Skills

By / August 30, 2020 / Leave a Comment / #ResumeLinkUp / , ,

LinkedIn recently published its findings for the top skills that employers are looking for in 2020. As workers interact with evolving software applications and platforms, the need for soft skills is surging. According to many top recruiters, there is agreement about how “hard skills will get you the interview—soft skills will get you the job.” …

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The Secret Revealed: How to Land Your Dream Job within the Hidden Job Market

By / June 24, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Uncategorized /

95% of job applications never make it past the ruthless resume bots.…so if you’re applying, applying, and applying to jobs for which you perfectly match the qualifications…yet you still hear nothing but crickets.…here’s the answer to that! The Hidden Job Market If you need a job yesterday, you probably don’t want to count on this …

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Job Seeking? How to Get Your Resume Viewed by Ruthless Resume Bots (ATS)

By / June 22, 2020 / Leave a Comment / #ResumeLinkUp, Executive Profile Optimization, LinkedIn, LinkedIn consultant, LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Subject Matter Expert, Uncategorized / , , , ,

Waiting to hear back after submitting a job application isn’t a pleasant feeling. What’s even less pleasant is the feeling that your resume got overlooked. And you don’t know why because you’re ideally suited for the position. Why was my resume rejected? Something as simple as using a certain font or margin size can eliminate …

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Why do I need LinkedIn recommendations with my “free account”​ as a job seeker?

By / June 22, 2020 / Leave a Comment / #ResumeLinkUp, How do I improve my LinkedIn profile?, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Subject Matter Expert, Managing Your Network / , , , ,

Here’s why. According to industry sources, hiring managers are heavy users of LinkedIn. Did you know: 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn specifically to find candidates for jobs. 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet job candidates, after viewing their resumes. This section can be very valuable for job seekers; think of recommendations as your references …

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What the (bleep?) My LinkedIn profile inside MS Outlook?

By / December 28, 2018 / Leave a Comment / #ResumeLinkUp, Executive Profile Optimization, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Subject Matter Expert, Uncategorized

Microsoft plans integration for 2019 Now a Microsoft division, LinkedIn cannot be ignored for leaders who want to stay relevant. One of 3 executives checks LinkedIn daily. Starting in 2019, an important integration will occur linking your LinkedIn profile and connections within your MS Outlook directory. What?! Yes, that’s right. Your career credentials on display …

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Let your profile do the hard work for you.

By / June 22, 2020 / Leave a Comment / Executive Profile Optimization, LinkedIn, LinkedIn consultant, LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Subject Matter Expert

If you optimize your LinkedIn profile, you may not be looking for your next job. It could come find you. 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn specifically to find candidates for jobs. 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet job candidates. Recruiters and hiring managers can’t find or vet you without a complete and fully optimized …

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