Aug 7, 2018
Kamara Toffolo is a job search strategist, LinkedIn consultant, and resume writer who is passionate about helping high-achieving professionals around the world transition and advance their careers to the next level. She is a featured and contributing author for many publications including Business Insider, Forbes Magazine, and Inc. Magazine and has presented keynote speeches and seminars at several professional conferences, universities, corporate training, and workshops. Before working in the career development field, she has 12 years of experience in the financial services and technology industries, working with small to mid-sized businesses as well as Fortune 500 companies.
Kamara joins me today to share tips and strategies on how to create a standout cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile. She explains the purpose of a cover letter and how it can help you highlight your personality, accomplishments, and the value you bring to an organization as well as some of the common mistakes many young professionals make when crafting their cover letter. She also explains the difference between a functional resume and a chronological resume, what job recruiters truly want from your resume, and tips on how to build a stellar LinkedIn profile.
“It goes back to the know, like, trust factor - someone without a linked in profile picture immediately misses out on the ability to establish trust.” - Kamara Toffolo
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