Why You Should Have a LinkedIn Account
Without a LinkedIn profile you are at a huge disadvantage to those who have got one, as most recruiters use LinkedIn to look for prospects when a position comes up.
If you want to optimize your odds for getting your dream job, having a LinkedIn account is mandatory.
Custom URL
Your LinkedIn profile URL needs to be customized to look professional.
Why You Should Have a LinkedIn Link on Your Resume
87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates for a job and to learn about their background, so it is imperative that you have a LinkedIn account and a link to the account in your resume.
Profile Photo and Background Photo
Adding a good profile photo of yourself will make you receive 14 times more profile views than if you don’t. A professional background photo ads to your branding and makes you stand out to the recruiters and future employers.
Headline
Getting the headline right can be the decider whether a recruiter clicks on your profile or not.
Keywords
Make generous use of industry keywords to ensure you show up in the recruiter’s search page.
Summary
The LinkedIn summary is a great place to impress the hiring managers as you can give in-depth information about your professional background and your skills.
The LinkedIn summary is different to the resume summary.
Build Your Network
You should aim to build your network as big as you can, to at least a few hundred connections.
Show Recruiters You’re Open to Work
Let recruiters and your network on LinkedIn know you’re open to new job opportunities!
