10 Tips to Rock Your LinkedIn Profile and Get Hired Fast
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Posted By: Sofía Montiel on October 13, 2023 LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job seekers of all ages, but it can be especially helpful for young college graduates. By following these 10 tips, you can optimize your LinkedIn profile and increase your chances of landing a job interview: 1. Create a strong headline and summary. Your headline should reflect your current job title and industry, and your summary should showcase your skills, experience, and accomplishments. 2. Customize your profile URL. Make it easy for recruiters to find you by customizing your profile URL to include your name or a variation. 3. Use a professional profile picture. Choose a high-quality, professional photo that reflects your industry and personal brand. 4. Include relevant skills. Highlight your areas of expertise by including relevant skills in your profile’s Skills & Endorsements section. Add keywords to make your profile more discoverable. 5. Showcase your experience. Use strong action verbs and provide examples of your accomplishments in your experience section. 6. Add media. Add videos, images, and documents showcasing your work and accomplishments. 7. Get recommendations. Recommendations from colleagues, clients, and managers can provide social proof of your skills and expertise. Ask for recommendations from people you have worked closely with who can speak to your strengths. 8. Engage with content. Like, comment, and share posts on LinkedIn to build your network and increase your visibility. 9. Join groups. Join groups related to your industry or interests to connect with like-minded professionals and stay up to date on industry news and trends. 10. Keep your profile up to date. Make sure your profile accurately reflects your current career goals by keeping it updated! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Sofía Montiel
HBCU Connect, Customer Success Engineer Spelman College class of 2017 Member Since November 2022 |
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