LinkedIn


LinkedIn is a social network specifically designed for career and business professionals to connect. The platform is ideal for building a professional networking base, or simply to keep your job prospects open. Follow the steps below to rock your LinkedIn profile!

Step 1: Add a photo. Member with a photo get up to: 9 times more connection requests, 21 times more profile views, 36 times more messages
Photo best practices: General best practices: you alone, from shoulders up, neutral background, professional clothing

 

Step 2: Record your name. pronounce your name for others and make a great first impression. Update on mobile, 10 seconds, limit background noise, Hold phone 4 inches from your mouth.
Step 3: Add your pronouns. Show up as your authentic self. optional to ass, you set visibility. 72% of hiring managers believe it's important and shows respect.

 

Step 4: Add your industry. Members with industry information receive up to 9 times more profile views, more than 300,000 people search by industry on LinkedIn every week.
Step 5: Draft a compelling summary. Featured in your 'about' section your "elevator pitch", focus on career accomplishments and aspirations, where are your from? where are you now? where are you going?, keep it short - less than 100 words

 

Step 6: Feature content. Bring your story to life by pinning rich media content you're proud of to your 'featured' section. Don't forget to feature rich media content throughout your profile.
Step 8: Add volunteer experience. Members who add volunteer experience get up to 6 times more profile views than those without

 

Step 9: add skills and get endorsed. Members who add 5 or more skills receive up to 17 times more profile views
Step 10: request a recommendation. Recommendations help you build your credibility and validate your skills

 

And don't forget about.... location, education, publications, and accomplishments

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