Attention Age...

If you thought we are living in the information age, think again... that’s sooo five minutes ago !

We are living in the attention age.

It’s time to put the focus on yourself.

Grab the attention... be bold, be specific, be informative, just don’t go overboard.

Try and stay professional whilst “grabbing”.

We were all blessed with rare talents.
Some followed up on their s’, while others preferred not to.  
But let’s assume you did...

You are a professional person, with a good qualification, looking for your next career opportunity.

When looking for a job opportunity, you contact a recruiter, send them your CV, and expect them to do all the work, right?  WRONG !

There is something you can do while waiting for the recruiter to find you a job.

Start grabbing some attention.

There are so many sites on the web, where you can “grab”.
So many free sites !

In the previous Blog Post we focused on the LinkedIn Summary... an ideal way to focus the attention from future employers and head-hunters on your expertise.

Keep it short and sweet.

Focus the attention of the reader on your abilities.

Another attention grabber is your profile picture...

Did you know... you don’t have to be an oil painting to include your profile picture, and that a picture speaks a thousand words? Now if you were to ignore this fact, and don’t include a profile picture in your LinkedIn profile, you are missing out ! Show the people looking at your profile what you look like...
attention, attention, attention...   It’s your turn to shine !!

It might be your only chance... use it to your advantage, but remember...
LinkedIn is formal.

That doesn’t mean choler and tie, just a nice straight, look-into-the-lens type of picture.

Not the one where you where you stand on a cliff miles away from the camera, not the one where you posed as Santa under last year’s Christmas tree, and not one where you stand with other people.

It’s about YOU !!  remember.

Twitter, can also be used to grab some attention for yourself.

Why not try it... focus on your expertise.
Share your knowledge with the world.
Make people aware of what you know, they are sure to follow...

Don’t be the pitiful job seeker type with an attitude of I-don’t-get-recognized-much.

Develop AGP... Attention Grabbing Personality.

NOW is the right time.

Read more about tips for creating the perfect profile pic here