Experience Rich: LinkedIn Job Search Tips for job seekers aged 40+, 50+, or 60+

Experience Rich: LinkedIn Job Search Tips for job seekers aged 40+, 50+, or 60+

Looking for a new job using LinkedIn? This podcast is for you, especially if you are "Experience Rich", aka, age 40+, 50+, or 60+. This is a limited-series podcast offering you practical tips and advice to improve your LinkedIn profile and presence to support a successful job search. Hosted by Brenda Meller.

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July 2, 2025 12 mins

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In this episode of the Experience Rich podcast, originally a YouTube video, we delve into effective LinkedIn strategies for job seekers, emphasizing how to connect with recruiters. 

Joined by Marc LeDuc, the discussion explores step-by-step instructions for using LinkedIn's search functionalities and filters to find relevant recruiters, as well as tips on crafting personalized connectio...

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Job Search Strategy Tips for Mature Workers - Live Interview with Bob McIntosh as aired LIVE on LinkedIn and Facebook on Friday, April 10, 2020.

In this episode of Social Media Pie, Brenda Meller from Meller Marketing interviews LinkedIn expert Bob McIntosh, focusing on job search strategies for mature workers.

They discuss the impact of ageism, the importance of LinkedIn profiles, negotiating salaries, and the ...

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This podcast episode features the audio of our monthly First Friday VIP Job Seeker Office Hours event from Friday, December 6, 2024. We offer this free session every First Friday from 10 - 11 am ET. Registration is required to get the zoom link to join. 

This was held on Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube. 

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Breaking Through the Job Search Clutter: Practical Tips for Today's Market

In today's episode, inspired by an email from a VIP email list subscriber, I discuss strategies to stand out in a competitive job market. The episode emphasizes the necessity of applying through job boards despite their limitations, suggests maintaining a job search spreadsheet for organization, and provides detailed advice on leveraging L...

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A positive mindset and a powerful mantra can significantly impact your job search journey. Here's a summary of the key points:

Why a Job Seeker Mantra is Key:

  • Boosts Confidence: A positive mantra can help you believe in yourself and your abilities.
  • Reduces Stress: Positive affirmations can help alleviate anxiety and stress associated with job searching.
  • Improves Focus: A clear mantra can help you stay focused on your goals and...
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This podcast is a summary of tips I offer in my free checklist, "Do This Now."
https://www.mellermarketing.com/dothisnow

This is a checklist for good people who have been downsized, let go, laid off, “restructured out of a role,” or any other fancy corporate buzzwords which means your company terminated your employment for cost-cutting reasons, and you're not sure what to do now.

Compiled by Br...

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Key Takeaways:

  • Rebuild Your Confidence: LinkedIn recommendations can be a powerful tool to rebuild your self-esteem after a job loss. By seeing positive feedback from colleagues and peers, you can regain confidence in your abilities.

  • Leverage Social Proof: Positive recommendations act as social proof, validating your skills and experience. This can be particularly beneficial when applying for new jobs, as potential empl...
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Key Takeaways:

  • Personal Experience: I share my own experience of career transition and the emotional rollercoaster associated with it.

  • LinkedIn Focus: This podcast will focus on LinkedIn strategies to help job seekers, particularly those over the age of 40+, 50+, and 60+. By the way, I turned 50 in September. 

  • Experience-Rich Mindset: I encourage listeners to embrace their experience as a valuable asset, rather...
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Key Takeaways:

  • Start Slow and Steady: Begin your job search journey by gradually increasing your LinkedIn activity. Start with a simple task: spend 15 minutes daily scrolling through your LinkedIn feed.

  • Curate Your Feed: As you scroll, pay attention to the content. Like posts that resonate with you, whether it's due to shared values, industry insights, or personal connections. Simultaneously, unfollow accounts that...
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