36. Creating a Presence on LinkedIn for Career Success, with Orlando Hayes

Are you tired of submitting job applications with no response? In this episode of The Uncommon Career Podcast, talent acquisition expert Orlando Hayes shares how to leverage LinkedIn for career growth and build a strong personal brand. But what happens when your dream job is in sight, only to slip away? Tune in to find out.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• The power of LinkedIn to boost your career and unlock opportunities.
• The secrets to a compelling profile that stands out.
• Content creation and its impact on your professional image.
• LinkedIn networking and how to engage effectively.
• Stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve astonishing career growth.

My special guest is Orlando Hayes

Introducing Orlando Hayes, a thought leader in career development and LinkedIn branding with two decades of experience in talent acquisition. As a podcast host and author, Orlando has made it his mission to empower individuals to establish their personal brand on LinkedIn, helping them reach their career goals. By providing a wealth of practical and valuable advice, Orlando has played a crucial role in the success of many professionals navigating the challenging and competitive world of job-seeking.

 

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:21 - The Evolution of LinkedIn
00:06:07 - Strategies for Building a LinkedIn Presence
00:09:38 - Benefits of Content Creation on LinkedIn
00:14:29 - Networking on LinkedIn
00:18:01 - Leveraging LinkedIn to Stand Out
00:19:55 - The Importance of Strategic Approach
00:23:49 - Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn
00:28:22 - Immediate Results on LinkedIn
00:29:33 - Commenting and Tagging Companies
00:32:00 - Emotional Component to Content Creation
00:33:38 - Visibility Creates Opportunity
00:35:01 - Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources Mentioned:

• Connect with Orlando Hayes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlandohaynes/
• Get the Career Accelerator Planner here: https://careertalkspod.samcart.com/products/career-accelerator-planner
• Build a Presence Not a Profile ebook: https://careertalkspod.samcart.com/products/build-a-presence-ebook
• Listen to the Career Talks Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/careertalks/id1567135916 
• Listen to the Career Talks Podcast on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orlando-haynes 
• Listen to the Career Talks Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUvx3MAUdCcZMMYjGJHsgQ 

 

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Thanks for listening! 

Let's connect:

• Connect with me here: https://linkedin.com/in/pmortega
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