When searching for a new career , Linkedin plays an important role in modern online era. We all know the basic networking of adding connections and sending automated messages like ” Congrats on new role” ” thanks for adding me “. What else we can do when it comes to serious approach .
Here i am covering some best tips to overhaul Linkedin profile to sell your skills, accomplishments and getting noticed by recruiters.
- Update the profile to make All star 100% : Linkedin always measures the completeness of the profile. Choose a professional photo, that adapts your charisma, energy and work environment. Try to fill the work experiences, school/college information, skills etc. Normally people tend to feel lazy to finish all details, but keep in mind it will be worth, when recruiters search every details.
2. Get a Custom URL : Customized URL (linkedin.com/yourname) can be obtained from Linkedin to share it easily to people. On the Edit Profile screen, at the bottom of the gray window that shows your basic information, you’ll see a Public Profile URL. Click “Edit” next to the URL, and specify what you’d like your address to be. When you’re finished, click Set Custom URL. This can also be shared with Email signatures. Search my URL http://linkedin.com/in/sanambpme.
3. Writing a headline to show speciality: I prefer to write a headline showing our value and interest. We should highlight what we are rather than writing job title or company information.
4. Updating work experience : When filling this section, the job responsibilities, challenges must be highlighted. Include “statistics”, “case studies”, challenges faced which proves success in last job. Key stats will help the recruiter to gain more insight about your skills & accomplishment.
5. Summary : Be yourself !! Use this space to summarize yourself . How many years of experience ?? In which sector you feel fit. Don’t use the over buzzed words like Creative, talented, expert, etc which wont make any impact nowadays.
6. Current job must be updated even if your Unemployed : Recruiters use current title box to search for candidates. Why we should be missed form those opportunities ?
7. Adding connections : Ignore LinkedIn’s advice to only accept connection requests from people you know. That helps sell Premium, but it doesn’t help you get found. LinkedIn’s search algorithm favors those who are in your network. That means when people are looking for what you have to offer, the results of their searches are displayed with 1st level connections first, then 2nd level connections and so on.
8. Use free premium option for 1 month: Be frugal ! If you want to reach out some people, Linkedin will show restrictions to connect and recommend to upgrade. Sign up for premium, do all the outreach you need to do to connect with those super-exclusive contacts. Mission accomplished? Cancel your Premium subscription.
9. Follow people & companies: Find companies that you feel interested to know the updates. Some firms will update the job vacancies. Also it will help to find people working their. Following the HR specialist, and keep a eye on their activities & posts regularly. Do this like a invisible man ! Change view setting to anonymous in “Select what others see when you’ve viewed their profile.”
10. Responding to In- Mails : If your shortlisted by a recruiter, they will forward a In-mail yo know your interest. Use enough preparations to send a professional email in response and nail the direct interview.
11. Ask for recommendation & endorsements: Ask your connections to ask recommendation and endorse their skills. Remember only endorse those people you feel genuine.
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