Networking Beats Applying: The LinkedIn Strategy That Opens Doors

Guest: Katie Rasure

Industry: LinkedIn

Episode Summary: This episode of The Job Hunt Insider focuses on helping you learn how to use LinkedIn to make genuine connections and level up your presence on the platform to get you the results you're looking for LONG TERM instead of continuously chasing short wins.

About Katie: Today’s guest is Katie Rasure, a LinkedIn specialist who helps professionals turn their LinkedIn profiles into powerful tools for connection, visibility, and opportunity. She works with entrepreneurs, teams, and individuals to upgrade their profiles, improve their networking strategy, and use LinkedIn more intentionally. In this episode, Katie shares practical advice for job seekers on how to stand out on LinkedIn, connect with the right people, and position themselves so recruiters can actually find them.

You can connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rasure-specialist/

Her website: https://krdesignsvaservices.my.canva.site/krdesigns-virtual-assistant-services-linktree

About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/

The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon, https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want.

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You Spent Years Building Credibility — But Does Anyone Outside Your Company Know It?

Guest: Shelli K. Spence, Positioning Executives for Their Next Move

Industry Focus: Corporate Executives, Directors, Senior Managers

Episode Summary: On this episode of The Job Hunt Insider, we’re discussing something most professionals don’t think about until it’s too late: career visibility. My guest is Shelli Spence, a career strategist who helps executives position themselves for their next opportunity before they need it.

You will hear lots of great advice and learn about her Optimize, Attract, and Convert Framework.

If you’ve spent years building credibility behind closed doors, this conversation will show you how to make sure the right people actually know you exist.

About Shelli: After building a successful career in senior leadership roles and serving as an Army Intelligence veteran, Shelli now teaches professionals how to turn their experience into a powerful personal brand that attracts opportunities.

You can connect with Shelli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellikspence

Check out Shelli’s website:

Shelli’s Socials

LinkedIn™ Coaching · Simplified Social Media

https://shellionsocial.com/

Sign up for her Executive Brand Newsletter:

https://shellionsocial.com/brief

About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. He now has more than 13 years of experience as a job transition coach.

You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/

Check out The Job Hunt Insider website for more information: https://jobhuntinsider.com/

The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon (link on jobhuntinsider.com). It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want.

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The Job Hunt Insider podcast’s main focus is on interviewing talent acquisition professionals from diverse industries. Each episode delves into the strategies, tips, and insights that can give job seekers a competitive edge. Whether you're just starting your job hunt or looking to make a career transition, this podcast offers valuable perspectives to help you succeed.

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