10: How to Write a LinkedIn Experience Entry That Answers 3 Key Questions

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Based on his experience as an executive recruiter at a top firm, Doug Lester offers a strategic perspective focused on crafting a concise, helpful LinkedIn Experience entry. Emphasizing an intended reader's requirements, Doug offers a straightforward approach to writing a LinkedIn Experience entry that focuses on answering the three key questions that executive recruiters (and hiring managers) need the answers to.

This episode is the third in a series focused on writing an effective LinkedIn profile that clearly conveys your personal narrative. If you haven't already listened to the first two episodes, you can find them here.
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And here are the three key questions mentioned in the episode that you need to answer in a LinkedIn Experience entry:

1. What is, or was, the scale and scope of your responsibilities?
2. What is, or was, the impact of your work? (include a story of a challenge overcome, if you can)
3. What are, or were, your people and/or stakeholder management responsibilities? (think creatively, this doesn't just have to be direct reports)

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