Having a top-notch LinkedIn profile can endear
you to employers or people that can recommend you to employers in their
connections.
To win their hearts when they check on you, here’s what you need to show them on your LinkedIn page.
Unlike other social media, LinkedIn is both a
professional and social network; and while you make effort to endear
yourself to other professionals and prospective employers on the
platform, you need to put a face to the name.
Your profile picture makes it easy for
prospective employers to relate with the name and that could also pave
way for conversations between you and them. A LinkedIn page without a
profile picture will most likely not attract any prospective employer to
your page.
2. Numbers
Employers do not go on LinkedIn to search for
anybody with a profile and pictures. They check on people with
achievements that are clearly stated in their profile. So, to stand out
in their searches, you need to add tangible numbers and statistics of
your accomplishment in your profile.
3. Recommendations
Instead of simply telling employers how great
you’re, ask some people in your network to write you a recommendation on
LinkedIn.
4. Network
The more connection you have on
LinkedIn, the easier it is for you to build a reputation as a
knowledgeable person with a good network. Your net worth on LinkedIn is
dependent on how many people you connect with. You may not have
thousands of connections when you just join the platform, but you should
aim to have a minimum of 50–100 connections.
5. Personality
On LinkedIn, you’re not only expected to be
social, but to also be yourself. So, you shouldn’t be afraid to share
your opinion about your industry and jobs. Follow thought leaders in
your industry, get involved in conversations and share updates about
events in the industry. The more you get involved in industry
conversations, the more relevance you gain as an expert in the industry.
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