Getting back into the platform after three years I honestly ignored my account for the longest time. It felt like one of those things you set up in your early thirties because everyone told you it was necessary for a professional career, but then you just leave it to gather digital dust. Last week, I…
I remember sitting in a cafe in Gangnam about three years ago, staring at my laptop screen. I had just updated my LinkedIn profile to the ‘Open to Work’ green frame, convinced that being proactive would land me a high-profile role in tech. The reality? It felt more like hanging a ‘Desperate for Hire’ sign…
For a long time, I treated LinkedIn as just a digital rolodex or a place to lurk on corporate PR posts, like seeing SK Hynix executives meeting with industry giants. I thought updating it was purely for people desperately looking for a way out. However, after actually going through this, I realized that LinkedIn is…
For those of us in our 30s navigating the Korean professional landscape, LinkedIn often feels like a digital burden rather than a genuine networking tool. A few years ago, I spent about three weeks meticulously crafting my profile, updating every bullet point of my resume, and agonizing over the perfect headshot. I expected that having…
Updating my profile after three years of silence I spent last Sunday staring at my LinkedIn profile. It was sitting there, a digital tombstone of my past self. The last time I actually touched it was probably three years ago when I was desperate for any job that would pay the bills. I saw some…
Getting comfortable with the LinkedIn interface Many professionals in Korea start using LinkedIn only when they feel a sudden, urgent need to change jobs. It often feels like a digital resume dump where you just list your past titles and wait for something to happen. In practice, though, the platform functions more like a living…
Getting comfortable with LinkedIn for daily career management Most people I talk to treat LinkedIn as a digital graveyard—they set up a profile, upload a resume, and then forget it exists until they decide to look for a new job. In practice, the platform is more like a slow-burn networking tool. You don’t need to…
Understanding the role of LinkedIn in modern professional life Many people treat LinkedIn merely as an online version of their resume, updating it only when they are actively looking for a new job. In reality, it functions more like a living, breathing database for your industry. Unlike portfolio sites like Behance or Dribbble, where the…
Keeping a LinkedIn profile updated in the age of AI-driven hiring Many professionals still treat their LinkedIn profiles like a static resume, updating it only when they are actively job hunting. In reality, the platform has become a primary touchpoint for industry shifts. For instance, when companies like Cisco or LinkedIn itself initiate restructuring or…
Setting up your profile for actual visibility Most people treat LinkedIn like an online resume, but it functions more effectively as a searchable database for recruiters. When you update your profile, prioritize the headline and the skills section over a long, narrative-style summary. Recruiters often search by specific keywords related to tech stacks or industry-specific…
Getting started with professional networking Most people think of LinkedIn primarily as a place to keep a resume updated, but it has quietly become a primary tool for B2B outreach and business development. While job hunting is the most common reason people sign up, the real utility often lies in connecting directly with decision-makers. If…
So, I’ve been trying to get more serious about my job search, and everyone keeps telling me I need to be on LinkedIn. I always thought of it as just another social media thing, like Facebook, but for work stuff. Turns out, it’s a bit more than that, and honestly, trying to make sense of…