Using LinkedIn While Maintaining Job Security

We are using LinkedIn more and more. For executives, managers, and senior professionals it is a personal marketing tool that should not be missed. However, a few recent clients have expressed trepidation about having their profile on LinkedIn when they are currently employed.

Imaginary or Real Risk?

I am absolutely certain that in this big world of ours, there remain many bosses who have not kept pace with the evolution of how people are able to connect…

First, by way of background, I have been in and around the recruitment industry since 1993. With over 200 executive search assignments under my belt and the fact that every single career opportunity I have had has been relationship-driven as opposed to ad-driven, I have a deep appreciation for the power of the network.

The best executive search occurs by actively sourcing the best candidates for the job, whatever the work situation.

So, along come these social networking sites. I have been messing…