LinkedIn Profile Design & Coaching

There is no question that LinkedIn is an amazing job search tool. Having a professional LinkedIn profile dramatically increases your chances of getting the job you want. As of July 20, 2017, there were over millions of active job listings on LinkedIn and information on over 9 MILLION companies.

But how about for those of us who aren’t in the market for a job? A LinkedIn presence is still critical and there are many beneficial reasons to be a LinkdIn member…

Consider these numbers…

  • There are over 500 MILLION users on LinkedIn and 40% of users use LinkedIn on a daily basis.
  • LinkedIn gains 2 new members every single second.
  • LinkedIn profiles with professional head-shots get 14x more profile views.
  • LinkedIn profiles with photographs get 36x more messages.
  • LinkedIn profiles with skills listed on their profiles get 13x more profile views.

Ask yourself these questions…

  • Have you ever had to find a vendor or service provider in another area or had to file something in another jurisdiction and thought it would be convenient to have a friend there you could ask for advice or information?
  • Have you ever gone to another City or State for a CLE, conference or even a work event and thought it would be nice to get some area intel from a local or even meet up with some local paralegals?
  • Have you thought about moving to a new area and wondered what job obstacles you might face or what other important considerations you’ll need to keep in mind?
  • Are you a writer or speaker and would like more exposure for your works or would you like people to be able to find and invite you to write or speak for them?
  • Have you ever had to do work in an area of law you aren’t that familiar with and thought it would be helpful to get some input from a paralegal in that field?
  • Have you ever needed to research the education or work history of a party to a case or perhaps a witness or even opposing counsel?
  • Have you ever needed to track down a party you need to serve
  • Have you ever wanted to connect with a professional contact, but one or both of you didn’t want to share the personal environment of connecting on Facebook?

As a legal professional, a professional LinkedIn is crucial… perhaps you’ve never even considered making a LinkedIn account, or have an account that you’ve neglected and doesn’t really portray the professional superstar that you know you are…. whether you are just starting out in the field, an experienced professional or anywhere in between… we are here to help you stand out from the crowd! It’s also important to keep in mind that your LinkedIn presence takes time to perfect and grow – the time to start your LinkedIn journey is NOW, not at some point in the future when you know you’ll need it… Don’t wait – start today!

We know it’s hard to find the time to ensure that your LinkedIn profile is not only professionally written, but also incorporates your unique personality and who you are as an individual and that’s where Michelle Ridge comes in! Michelle and Linda are ready to collaborate and whip your LinkedIn profile into shape and make sure you are putting your best foot forward!

Meet Linda McGrath-Cruz

Linda has been a paralegal since 1997 and currently works as a litigation paralegal in the Risk Management department at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. She previously worked at Arnstein & Lehr from 2010 through 2015 and prior to that at Zarco & Pardo, which later became Pardo & Gainsburg, where she worked from August 1997 through October 2010. Linda specializes in products liability, wrongful death and medical malpractice defense.

With 25,000+ connections, Linda has been a LinkedIn power user since 2010. In October 2012, Linda was featured as a LinkedIn Success Story in the inaugural issue of LinkedIn Premium Insider, an online newsletter for premium users. Additionally, Linda was a featured presenter at The Tech Savvy Paralegal, the 2014 Spring seminar of the Broward Chapter, Paralegal Association of Florida, during which she presented an abbreviated version of her comprehensive course, LinkedIn for Paralegals.

Sign up today to get started, choose from LinkedIn Basic or LinkedIn Complete. Once your purchase is complete, we will reach out to you within 24 hours to collect the necessary information to get us started.

Need help with your resume? As a special launch offer, sign up now for LinkedIn Basic or LinkedIn Complete and we will also review/critique/re-write your resume, if it needs it, at no additional cost.

LinkedIn Basic $125 (Compare at $350-$500)

  • SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER: Free resume review/critique/re-write if necessary
  • 60 Minute Initial Telephone Consultation & Strategy Session
  • Review of your resume to gather relevant information needed
  • Creation of keyword driven summary and headline
  • Creation of accomplishments and other highlights
  • Creation of customized LinkedIn URL
  • Upload profile picture (provided by client)
  • Review and complete all applicable LinkedIn profile sections including:
    • Contact Information
    • Work Experience
    • Languages
    • Organizations
    • Publications
    • Skills
    • Certifications
    • Education
  • 30 minute follow-up telephone consultation

LinkedIn Complete $250 (Compare at $500-$1,000)

  • SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER: Free resume review/critique/re-write if necessary
  • Free Gift – a copy our program, LinkedIn for Paralegals. (1 CLE and $25 value)
  • 60 Minute Initial Telephone Consultation & Strategy Session
  • Review of your resume to gather relevant information needed
  • Creation of keyword driven summary and headline
  • Creation of accomplishments and other highlights
  • Creation of customized LinkedIn URL
  • Upload profile picture (provided by client)
  • Review and complete all applicable LinkedIn profile sections including:
    • Contact Information
    • Work Experience
    • Languages
    • Organizations
    • Publications
    • Skills
    • Certifications
    • Education
  • Upload work samples, letters of recommendation, transcripts, diplomas, certifications or other documents to applicable profile sections (provided by client)
  • Assistance building your LinkedIn network utilizing membership in relevant paralegal LinkedIn groups
  • Assistance building your LinkedIn network through connecting with 250+ fellow paralegals
  • 30 minute follow-up telephone consultation
  • 30 day e-mail support on LinkedIn usage

Sign up today to get started, choose from LinkedIn Basic or LinkedIn Complete. Once your purchase is complete, we will reach out to you within 24 hours to collect the necessary information to get us started.

Need help with your resume? As a special launch offer, sign up now for LinkedIn Basic or LinkedIn Complete and we will also review/critique/re-write your resume, if it needs it, at no additional cost.

Please note re: LinkedIn Account Access:

If you do not have an account, we will create one for you. If you have an existing account, we will need to access your LinkedIn account to make the necessary changes – you will need to change your LinkedIn password to a temporary password which can then be changed back once we are finished. Instructions about changing your password will be included in our initial e-mail.