What are the most important tools for a job seeker? You probably said your resume and your network. But what about the platform that combines them? LinkedIn allows you to share your experience, skills, and qualifications with future employers, while also allowing you to build and interact with your network and grow your brand as a professional.

Here are 31 expert-backed LinkedIn tips for job seekers—from creating a profile that will help you land your next job or get noticed by recruiters to establishing yourself as an expert in your field.

If you’ve been laid off, your mind may play tricks on you. You may question your worth or feel like you have nothing to offer. This is untrue. Layoff decisions are driven by an organization's bottom line: cost savings. Your experiences, education, and qualities make you a worthy candidate. Getting “let go” from an employer doesn’t change this fact.

Just Been Laid Off? Here’s Some Important Advice.

If you’ve just been laid off or are concerned that your number might come up soon, here’s some excellent advice (inspired by a LinkedIn post by Sarah Johnston, a coaching colleague).

Your resume should engage the reader, position yourself as the perfect fit, and make your most critical points effectively. And in a dynamic, ever-changing job market, your resume needs to be constantly evolving. It’s essential to keep up with modern resume strategies so that you stay relevant in the market.

As a career coach, I continually hear from my clients and others about their frustrations with applying for jobs online. I don’t blame them.

It’s like dropping your resume into a black hole. Or better yet, it’s like buying a lottery ticket to pay your mortgage. You know the odds are stacked against you, but you keep doing it anyway.

Ever wonder why many job postings include a long laundry list of requirements?

That’s because they’re often cut and pasted from the employer’s internal job description. And that can be a problem for job seekers because there’s a good chance the one you’re reading is outdated and doesn’t reflect changes made to the role over time, is poorly written, or missing some key information.

That’s why when you’re interviewing, it’s important to ask the interviewer to confirm the details of the role.

There are several things you should consider when evaluating whether a job is a good match for you. Sure, you need to determine if the compensation package meets your expectations, if it’s the right next career step, and if your future manager is someone you think you’d mesh well with.

Here are five tips to help you understand and evaluate a company’s culture before you accept an offer—even if you’re interviewing remotely.

Are cover letters worth the trouble? Do they make a difference? The data may surprise you!

Ever had an interviewer ask you about your strengths and weaknesses? Ever wonder why?

It’s baffling to me. During my 30 years as a recruiter, I never asked anyone that question because it doesn’t elicit any helpful information. Nonetheless, it seems to persist.

If it comes up in a job interview, what’s the best way to respond? Here’s what I recommend to my career coaching clients.

You’ve decided it’s time for a change. You started a job search, interviewed with several companies, got an attractive offer, and accepted it. You’re excited and riding on cloud nine, but in the back of your mind, you’re dreading what comes next: telling your boss you’re leaving.

Will the response be best of luck, good riddance, or what can we do to keep you? In many ways, the last one, the counteroffer, is the most wrenching. 

What you do before beginning your search is key.

With more people than ever working from home, video interviews have become increasingly common and are likely to remain so for years to come. Interviewing effectively on camera requires careful preparation, so here are a few tips.