I was a Recruiter for 17+ years! Let me put that experience to good use and go over five little-known LinkedIn tips to help you attract the opportunities you want. — As many of you know, before fully diving into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work, I was in Recruitment for 17 years. During that time, I’ve done it all, really! …

Not every Manager is a Leader, and not every Leader is a great Leader! Let’s uncover some of the most common, toxic, and harmful leadership traits you’d find in the workplace so you can be better prepared moving forward. — When I first started offering 1:1 coaching sessions, I was surprised to see how many people needed my help in understanding — or seeing — whether they were dealing with a toxic or problematic Manager.

I’ve never even dreamed of getting published on Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., and Refinery29, and LinkedIn got me there! — LinkedIn is not your online resume. It’s so much more! And, in my opinion, it’s one of the best online platforms to help you build, maintain, and grow a personal and professional brand. On LinkedIn, you can build a trusting network of future colleagues and clients, build community, showcase your…

Job Interviews are a two-way street… so, as a candidate, are *you* asking everything *you* need to know? Because you should! — Job interviews are nerve-wracking. We are doing our best to shine and show the interviewer who we are, both personally and professionally… but we also want to learn more about the opportunity so we can make an informed decision. After all, changing jobs — or getting our first employment opportunity…

This Thanksgiving season, you can be a catalyst for allyship and change just by changing your out-of-office message. — As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional, I do my absolute best to put education and awareness into everything I do. And out-of-office messages during the Thanksgiving season are not the exception! In fact, I strongly believe OOOs can be amazing catalysts for conversation when we use them to spread…

The Latine Community is as beautiful as it is expansive and diverse, yet Hispanic Heritage Month doesn’t always do it justice. — Before we even start, let me just say: I love Hispanic Heritage Month, and you should too! …

The 2023 job market has been incredibly difficult to navigate: massive layoffs, hiring freezes, DEI cuts, and new work trends by the minute. So… what do we do if a Recruiter comes down knocking on our email doors with an opportunity we’re not interested in? — Job Seekers who had to navigate an interview process this year quickly realized how brutal the market was: thousands of applicants per role, inequitable and unfair interview processes, companies cutting down on their benefits and perks, and less available WFH or hybrid work opportunities.

They end up harming their company, their employees, and their reputation. Even when they claim to make decisions “to improve company culture.” — So, it turns out that Business Executives only listened to their “gut instinct” when forcing employees to return to the office. They intentionally decided to ignore data, their employees’ wishes and needs, and Workplace Culture experts’ opinions. Because, you know, they know better.

Recruiters spend their entire day on LinkedIn sourcing and connecting with candidates (believe me, I know! I was one for 17+ years!). The strategies on this list will help you build a profile that stands out, bridging the gap between you and the companies you’re interested in. — Having spent almost two decades reviewing and editing resumes and LinkedIn profiles, there are a couple of things I can say with absolute certainty: