How to have a good LinkedIn Profile


How to have a good LinkedIn Profile - What are the most important tools for a job seeker? Your resume and connections might be the first things that cross your mind. But what if there is a platform that accommodates those two?


LinkedIn is the biggest business-to-business social network in the world that allows you to share your experience, skills, and qualifications with future employers, while also allowing you to interact with your network and grow your brand to a larger and prospective audience. So, if you want to be a successful user on LinkedIn then it is important that you have a good LinkedIn profile. Here are 3 key factors you have to take note.

 

1. Choose Professional Profile Picture

The first thing is your profile picture. Your profile picture is very important. Because on the basis of your profile picture, people want to connect and offer you business proposals or maybe offer you a job. Now, if you don’t have a profile picture or if it is outdated then you really have to work on that.

What do you need to have a good profile picture?

Well, first thing is that it should close up. You should look into the camera, smile, have a neutral background, dress appropriately, wear minimal accessories, and certainly no headwear or sunglasses.

Now, another thing that you can do is to update your background picture. By default, you have a blueish background image which is a little bit boring. Changing It will help you to get a professional look.

 2. Maximize the Headline

The second thing you should take a look at is your headline. It is the piece of text that comes below your name. Drive people to read more about you by putting your job title and your company name.

Don’t forget to add the important keywords because when people go on LinkedIn they often try to find certain profiles so think of the keywords that people would use to find you. As you craft your profile, ask yourself these questions: What will those people specifically want to see in a job candidate? Are certain technical skills the most important? Or certain experiences or qualities?

To help answer these questions, follow a similar process to the one you would when tailoring your resume. Pull up a few job descriptions for the type of job you would like to have.

 3. Write a Strong Summary

The third thing you should do is write a strong summary. It is the piece of text that you can find below your title. In your summary, you can explain what your skills are including your strengths. For instance, if you are a sales manager, then you can explain in your summary how you can help other people, how you can help businesses to grow, or what solutions you can offer to them. Adding social proof would be a great point.

 4. Use the Feature Section

The fourth one is to use the feature section to show off your expertise. Just below the “About” section is the “Featured” section, which allows you to put links, articles, and posts at the top of your profile. Sharing the accomplishment or mentions that are most relevant to your personal brand and LinkedIn goals is a perfect opportunity to prove your skills in real, said Wasserman. If you have an online portfolio, it is recommended to spot the link to it.

 5. No Difference between Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Last but not least, make sure your resume and LinkedIn profile match. It should not be identical. But your past experiences, companies, degrees, licenses, and certifications should match up, including the dates.

 

Managing your LinkedIn profile might be challenging but the moment you start to revise it, the moment professional people and recruiters would more consider you than you ever think - How to have a good LinkedIn Profile.

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