“Are You Trying to Be a LinkedIn Celeb?”: Posting on LinkedIn Isn’t About Popularity
If you’ve been avoiding LinkedIn because you’re afraid of looking like you’re showing off, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: recruiters use LinkedIn to search for talent. In this post, Dr. Song helps Korean international students reframe their mindset and start posting with purpose, to get seen and get hired.
U.S. Networking STEP 7: Two Things You Should Never Do in a Coffee Chat
Coffee chats are more than interviews. They are real conversations. In this post, Dr. Song shares the two most common mistakes Korean international students make during networking chats and how to create a more natural, engaging dialogue.
U.S. Networking STEP 4: Your First LinkedIn Message that actually Gets Replies
You’ve built your LinkedIn networking list, now what? Step 4 of Dr. Song’s U.S. Networking Guide helps Korean international students take the next step: sending a respectful, personalized message that stands out and gets responses without sounding awkward or scripted.
U.S. Networking STEP 2: Coffee Chat Intro That Actually Starts a Conversation
Most Korean international students feel pressure to sound impressive in coffee chats, but that mindset gets in the way of real connection. In the U.S. job market, the most effective networking tip is this: keep your self introduction simple, human, and clear. This post shows you how and why that works.