The Top 3 Most Common Mistakes on LinkedIn | BioSpace

Courtesy of Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images LinkedIn is a social media platform focused on professional networking, with close to 800 million users globally. Since the world is more connected than ever, it’s important to consider your online reputation and overall presentation. And because many companies and hiring managers have now switched to virtual hiring practices, your online presence could be the reason you do–or don’t–get a job.  BioSpace sat down with Gregg Burkhalter, a LinkedIn Expert, for a quick Q&A about LinkedIn and how it can affect your personal brand. Burkhalter is a recognized authority on Personal Branding and LinkedIn. He has helped countless professionals around the world define and grow their Personal Brand using LinkedIn. Gregg is known by many as “The LinkedIn Guy”. He provides Personal Branding Coaching and LinkedIn Training via one-on-one and group training sessions, corporate presentations and webinars. He let us in on the top three mistakes people make on LinkedIn, and more importantly, how to avoid them. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your background? A: I began my career behind the microphone as a radio DJ. I worked all over the southeastern U.S. for the first decade of my career.…
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