Kathryn Meisner

Career & Salary Negotiation Coach

LinkedIn private mode: How to anonymously view someone’s LinkedIn profile

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How to anonymously view someone’s LinkedIn profile (without paying)

Yes, it’s true. You can indeed view someone’s profile without them knowing and without paying for the Premium version of LinkedIn.

Why might you want to do this? Here are some of the reasons I recommend to my Guidance Counselling for Adults students…

  • To get a sense for how someone has framed their experience (especially if it’s similar to yours)
  • To find potential contacts for coffee chats
  • To do research on the people who may be interviewing you
  • To see what other people with your experience/education/skills are doing
  • To see who is working at a particular organization or company
  • To get more info about your potential future colleagues
  • To research former colleagues or classmates

Could you do all of these things without being in “private mode” on LinkedIn?

You definitely could – and it can be very strategic to do so at the right time- but I recommend that your profile be up to snuff before you do.

So how do you go anonymous?

Here are 5 quick steps:

Step 1: Click your little profile pic in the top right hand corner

 

Step 2: Click on “Settings & Privacy” in the dropdown menu

 

Step 3: Click on the “Privacy” section

 

Step 4: Scroll down to “Profile viewing options” and click “Change”

 

Step 5: Select “Private mode”

 

Something to remember….

When you’re in this mode, LinkedIn won’t be tracking who is viewing your profile so as soon as you’re done creeping, go back to regular mode.

 

How to switch back? Just follow the same steps above and then select “Your name and headline”

 

Wondering how to find a new job or switch careers? Check out Figure Out Your Next Step – it’s my free 7 day email course full of strategies that don’t rely on resumes.

3 signs it’s time to quit your job

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Boredom, toxic workplaces, burnout, using quitting as an opportunity to practice skills like negotiation or setting boundaries – I covered so much today!

Before you quit, get your career and job search plan together with me in 5 weeks of Guidance Counselling for Adults (includes one, 1:1 30 min strategy session with me). Early bird today ends at 3pm ET today.

Click here to enroll.

PS: There are definitely some times when quitting before having another job lined up is very warranted – covered this as well!

The top 3 resume strategies

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“I like to zoom out and look at resumes and careers strategies from a zoomed out perspective. Today we’ll get out of the weeds and look at what matters (and it’s not formatting).”

The #1 best resume strategy (especially for ppl with soft skills and non-linear careers), the role of empathy, and the most important thing about framing your experience.

Let’s work on your career plan together in Guidance Counselling for Adults (only 23 spots left) kathrynmeisner.com/gca. Early bird sliding scale $329-$429 CAD – prices go up tmr at 3pm ET. Registration closes July 12.

Tmr’s Facebook Live at 12:30pm ET:
-3 signs it’s time to leave your job (and how to leverage it as a job search strategy)
Just like my Facebook page Kathryn Meisner, Career Coach and then meet me here at 12:30 ET.

PS: I think I love doing Facebook Lives?!

What’s the best way to job search?

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Job Search Strategy Series: Day 1
Thinking about finding a new job? In this video, I outline the new way to job search, the 4 building blocks you need to prep, and where you should be spending at least 80% of your effort (hint: It’s not on job boards).

Want more help? Check out Guidance Counselling for Adults, my 5 week online group program to help you find and land the job that’s right for you.

25 24 spots available. Early bird sliding scale $329-$429 CAD until July 7. Registration closes July 12.

I’m doing 3 days of Facebook Lives (Wed – today, Thurs, and Fri at 12:30pm ET) covering some of the most common questions and mistakes I hear about job searching and figuring out your next step.
Take a 15 minute break and come learn about:
-Day 1: The best way to job search
-Day 2: The most effective resume strategies
-Day 3: 3 signs it’s time to leave your job (and how to leverage it as a job search strategy)
How do you join? Like my Facebook page and then meet me there at 12:30 ET.

And if you just want to join and click the little love hearts – that is also very welcome!