LinkedIn profile: Debbie Downer

Have you crossed paths with Debbie Downer? I don’t mean Sue from Accounting, I mean…the actual Debbie Downer. Well I have.

Being someone that sources candidates for Employers in the Performance space, you tend to review a ton of resumes, LinkedIn profiles, social profiles, etc. on a daily basis. All in the effort to find that Needle in a haystack, gem in the rough, undrafted home run hitter, well you get it. Along that path to finding All-Stars you get the opportunity to find the flip side – you get to cross paths with Debbie Downer. Folks, here is Debbie Downer:

Excellent LinkedIn Summaries are critical:

If you are trying to launch your career to the next level then you need to build the business case of why someone should hire you. Here is Debbie’s case:

Summary
“I have worked in various retail roles, sometimes with customers. I have back problems (documented) and am unable lift more than 15 pounds or stand on my feet without good padding. I am seeking an environment where I can have a good boss for once in my life. Even some mature co-workers would be nice. I wouldn’t mind a tele communicating role, except most of the opportunities I’ve found on craigslist ended up just being scams. I have had some management experience however I was relieved of that role due to threatening an employee who was texting while working.”

Strong Job Descriptions

When providing details of each position please remember that it is important to provide a snapshot of what the company specialized in and to summarize the positive contributions that you made in each position. Now, it’s Debbie’s turn:

Being Customer Focused is Critical

Candidates have to remember that Employers are passionate about their brands and know that they are not hiring Employees, they are hiring Brand Ambassadors. Debbie:

Well, while it’s pretty obvious that somebody loaded up a joke profile on LinkedIn to get a few laughs – and thank you for that – I think it’s a great example of what not to do with either your profile or resume. Nobody wants to hire someone that comes across as not being positive (no offense to the real Debbie Downers out there) but Employers are looking for Happy Hal.

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