Author Archives: Sarah Willey

Five Minutes Could Help You Find Your Dream Job

Job searching has changed a lot over the past decade or two. Today I’ll share a very simple LinkedIn hack for making sure you don’t miss out on the job of your dreams: Update your skills section on your profile When LinkedIn was new, the skills list was popular, and it was common for usContinue reading “Five Minutes Could Help You Find Your Dream Job”

The 4 Best Things About Networking With LinkedIn

LinkedIn has revolutionized professional networking, and I would not have had some of the career successes I have with the platform. Here are four reasons I love it. It’s Free When I first entered the business world, the only way to network was at in-person events. These could get expensive quickly. The best places toContinue reading “The 4 Best Things About Networking With LinkedIn”

LinkedIn Doesn’t Have to Be Hard. Try These 3 Tips

Any social media platform can feel overwhelming, and LinkedIn is no exception.  Know Why You’re on LinkedIn You can’t measure success if you haven’t defined the goal. Would you get dressed up and drive to a networking event without knowing why you were there? (The answer should be no.) Don’t get on LinkedIn just becauseContinue reading “LinkedIn Doesn’t Have to Be Hard. Try These 3 Tips”

Fundraising Conferences Need More Practitioner Presentations – Why Not You?

At many fundraising conferences, attendees say they would like to hear more from their peers sharing what works for them on the ground, in the trenches. The voices of practitioners are often under-represented on the roster. As a practitioner who has spoken many times at fundraising conferences and events, I’d like to share the Why,Continue reading “Fundraising Conferences Need More Practitioner Presentations – Why Not You?”