As a candidate, the majority of your preparation is likely to be focused on the types of questions to be asked and how you will respond to them (verbal preparation). You will most likely also give some thought to your overall attire and grooming (non-verbal preparation). However there are many other non-verbal messages that you give in an interview through your body language, voice projection and facial expressions that influence, often subconsciously, your interviewer’s decision making.

Many studies show that non-verbal messages have a greater impact on an interviewer’s decision making than what you actually say in the interview. This great TED Talk from Amy Cuddy, social psychologist, will show you how in just two minutes you can use non-verbal, high-power body language to improve your chance of success at your next interview.

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While there was no going back for that candidate, it highlights that with the many benefits of technology also come the risks of making it even easier for us to make this type of mistake. While you might not have sent a nude selfie there are times we have all made mistakes. Read more about how to make a comeback and not ruin your career https://www.linkedin.com/…/made-mistake-how-make-comeback-r….

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Taking the time to build a professional and detailed LinkedIn profile is an investment in your career. At a glance your profile can tell potential employers a lot about you, your experience and whether you might be the right person for their organisation.

There are 6 simple ways to drive job opportunities through your LinkedIn profile:

1. Include a photo. Your profile is 7 times more likely to be viewed if you have a photo. Photos should be professional and appropriate for the industry you are in – save the 3am photos, wedding shots or pictures of your pet for your personal social media.

2. Detail your experience. Treat your summary and experiences as you would your CV using simple language and relevant detail. Ask a trusted friend or family member to give feedback.

3. Use the right key words. You want to make sure your profile appears when a potential employer is searching. Use current industry language for your title and responsibilities, limit the use of acronyms unless they are commonly used in your industry and check for correct grammar and spelling – you won’t make the short list if you say you have great attention to detail and your profile has lots of spelling mistakes in it!

4. Clear contact details. Make it easy for potential employers to contact you. Include an email address and make sure it is appropriate. There a lots of free email options available so there’s no excuse to be using drunkanddisorderly@fakemail.com.au for job searching. Check your LinkedIn settings to ensure you are receiving emails and notifications so you don’t miss out. Learn how to change your settings here.

5. Connect and be active. You can increase your chances of being noticed if you actively build your connections. Connect with friends, family members, colleagues and ex-colleagues. Each connection will widen the number of people who can see your full profile – you never know who your connections know! Use LinkedIn to follow companies you would like to work at or that interest you. This can be great source of information about the organisation and their current vacancies. Join be active in relevant groups to build your  profile, widen your knowledge and increase your industry connections.

6. Customise it. Make your profile stand out by customising your background (banner) photo and personalise your LinkedIn url so that you are even easier for potential employers to find. Learn how to personalise your url here.

Keep your profile fresh and up to date even if you are not currently looking for a new job. Many jobs are never advertised and by having a stand out LinkedIn profile that next great opportunity may find you!

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I am really excited to be the new kid on the block in recruiting and retaining the best travel employees in Australia. Fair Path is all about connecting people and building successful careers and businesses in the travel industry.

So what can I do for you exactly?

If you are looking for a new opportunity or just wanting to keep an eye on what’s happening in the industry then connect with me at LinkedIn to see new job opportunities and learn useful information to help you have a great career.

If you are an employer with a career opportunity then connect with me and I can help you reach the right candidate at an affordable rate. I can also help you evaluate your employee engagement and provide you with advice to make your business the place to work.

I ‘m a big fan of technology and its power to connect people so I encourage you to connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalliss and follow Fair Path at www.linkedin.com/company/fairpath. You can also email me at fiona@fairpath.com.au with your questions, ideas or comments.

Look forward to connecting with you!

Fiona

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