Strategic Playbook for Job Seekers: 6 Lessons from a LinkedIn Expert
LinkedIn career expert Catherine Fisher urges job seekers to stop mass-applying and be strategic. She outlines six steps: define your target location, industry, and role; start building your network early and meaningfully; quantify achievements on your résumé to show business impact; invest in soft skills like communication and leadership; pace yourself with breaks to stay motivated; and reframe success as ongoing relationships and skill growth rather than one perfect job. Even when opportunities aren’t ideal, use conversations to practice your story and expand connections.