Don't Make These 3 Mistakes on LinkedIn

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online . Share This: featured article The Top 3 Mistakes Job Seekers Make On LinkedIn    Let's face it: everyone is on LinkedIn these days (or over 100 million people, according to the latest numbers). And as many job seekers today find their jobs through networking, LinkedIn is becoming an increasingly important tool for your job search.    However, there are some things to avoid doing on LinkedIn. Read on to find out the 3 most common mistakes job seekers make on LinkedIn and how to avoid them. Welcome to Simply Hired's job seeker newsletter, with tips to help you land your next job. Love our newsletter? Share with a friend, and if you've received this newsletter as a forward, sign up! Happy Hunting! Simply Hired Job Search Made Simple [unsubscribe me please!] In this edition: Answering Behavioral Interview Questions Steps for Older Job Seekers to Improve Job Prospects   Answering Behavioral Interview Questions   Many hiring managers take an interview approach that focuses on asking questions that prompt the candidate to describe a specific work-related situation. These questions give interviewers an indicator of how you will perform in the future.   While it's nearly impossible to plan for every behavioral question you might be asked, the key is having a solid outline for these kinds of questions that gives a thorough and thoughtful answer.   Find out how to answer behavioral questions in an interview.     Steps for Older Job Seekers to Improve Job Prospects   Finding a job can be especially difficult for older people. They often face negative and unfair stereotypes that leave many seniors feeling demoralized. If you're an older job seeker, don't let these attitudes defeat you. Although age discrimination certainly exists, some companies actually go to great efforts to recruit older workers.   Find out how older job seekers can improve their job prospects. Featured Hiring Companies: Genzyme Walmart PETCO Target What do YOU want to read about? Send feedback, comments or suggestions for topics to newsletter@simplyhired.com. Find out the latest search tips, employment news and more on the Simply Hired Blog. Have a question about using Simply Hired? Check out our support site at support.simplyhired.com. Follow Simply Hired on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube! Simply Hired, Inc. 2513 Charleston Road, Suite 200, Mountain View, CA 94043 This email was sent to dwyld.kwu.careers@blogger.com. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemove®. Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.