{"id":2523,"date":"2024-10-28T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T09:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/?p=2523"},"modified":"2024-12-18T17:05:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:35:11","slug":"linkedin-profile-considerations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/linkedin-profile-considerations\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the things to consider on a LinkedIn Profile?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn Profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great tool to build a personal brand that helps you connect with colleagues, business partners and employers.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a one-stop destination for job applications, networking, earning recommendations and updating you about the latest industry trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn Profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to showcase achievements and skills and engage directly with Recruiters. So, it is important to create a LinkedIn Profile that captures their attention instantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we have mentioned some \u2018things to consider on a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 that will help you achieve that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#1:<\/strong> <b>Profile Picture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content Marketing Managers at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/business\/sales\/blog\/profile-best-practices\/17-steps-to-a-better-linkedin-profile-in-2017\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advise that uploading a profile picture is important in today\u2019s digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/photo-3707965_960_720-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"good video resume\" width=\"391\" height=\"262\" class=\" wp-image-2098 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/photo-3707965_960_720-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/photo-3707965_960_720-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/photo-3707965_960_720-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/photo-3707965_960_720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload a recent LinkedIn Profile picture not more than 6 months old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t post selfies or group photos, use close-ups where the upper part of the body and face is visible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid photos with sunglasses, hats or masks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you\u2019re properly visible and your face occupies about 60% of the image.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appear professional and look your best self.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your LinkedIn Profile Picture publicly visible to make it easier for contacts to recognize you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#2:<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Select your location and choose how it appears. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use suggested locations if your current location is not available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose and select Country\/Region from the pop-up window.\u00a0This is a required field<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the name of your city or town doesn\u2019t appear, enter a Postal code closest to the location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save your location to start appearing in area searches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update your location to help Recruiters find you easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location helps companies narrow down their search and increases your chances for connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#3:<\/strong> <b>Contact Info:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An out-of-date contact info results in lost opportunities. Many Recruiters use LinkedIn direct messages to connect with applicants while some prefer emails or phone calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep contact info accurate and updated from time to time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include your phone number and not somebody else&#8217;s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a work phone number or email if you\u2019re using LinkedIn for Business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a professional email address like johnsmith@gmail.com. Create one if your current email address is inappropriate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#4:<\/strong> <b>About<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It is very important to have a complete LinkedIn profile but it is mandatory to add personal information here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your entire Full Name with First Name and Surname.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not misspell or complicate your real name with symbols or special characters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also list your mission, motivation and the name of the organization you work for.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>#5: Headline: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mention positions and focus on objectives and hard skills in the headline. Recruiters often search by title to find candidates, so use proper Headlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write interesting and catchy headlines that attract the recruiter\u2019s attention at once.\u00a0For example: \u201cScrum Master, CSM\u201d or \u201cDigital Marketer, SEO\u201d.\u00a0Keep it crisp for maximum impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mention current role, responsibilities and accomplishments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include specific Technical skills and important contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t write paragraphs, keep them short within one or two sentences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid generic headlines and don\u2019t copy-paste from the internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#6:<\/strong> <b>Summary: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a strong introduction or summary and update it from time to time. Be sure to write it since it\u2019s the first section that Recruiters notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create good impressions, and intrigue readers to visit your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the adage \u2018avoid buzzwords, use keywords\u2019. Get rid of self-promotional sentences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use keywords, don\u2019t just list them, include them in the narrative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer realistic insights about USPs and metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be clear and specific about accomplishments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid confusing jargon and don\u2019t rehash Intros from the internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalize and promote your brand as the Intro.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be professional, you can list what motivates you for the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search profile summaries on LinkedIn for inspiration and customized one for yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize the Intro to improve readability and update them frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List your USPs or insights in points instead of paragraphs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the spotlight on services that you offer and don\u2019t just indulge in self-talk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List a few hobbies or passions to spark interest from Recruiters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, make your Profile Summary or Intro public so that you\u2019re discoverable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any special talents, you can also mention them here.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, include a few Call-to-Actions to make sure Recruiters don\u2019t just read past your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hi there! I\u2019m looking for a Customer Service Representative role to assist with chat, e-mail and tech support. I\u2019m acquainted with CRM and Intercom.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My objectives include needs analysis, following market trends and designing next-gen products for consumers.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my internship, I handled several customer calls together and I was recognized for client-side communication leads.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m self-motivated and interested in working in a company that recognizes team effort and offers growth and opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can directly reach me out or check my work samples at www.xyz.com\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>#7:<\/strong> <b>Education:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should include details about your educational background, including degrees earned, institutions attended, and any academic achievements or honors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide the essential details about your education without overwhelming it with unnecessary information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlight coursework related to your current career path or industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include relevant certifications or specialized training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Briefly mention academic honors or extracurricular activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#8:<\/strong> <b>Skills &amp; Endorsements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn profile<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allows you to enter up to 50 skills with lots of suggestions. It\u2019s easy to select skills but don\u2019t go overboard mentioning them all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mark-995567_960_720-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"skills on a resume\" width=\"372\" height=\"263\" class=\" wp-image-1997 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mark-995567_960_720-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mark-995567_960_720-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mark-995567_960_720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not inundate your LinkedIn profile with irrelevant talents or generic skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize skills according to your industry expertise and list them in order of relevancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn allows you to pin your top 3 skills and arrange the rest as per your preference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List both Technical and Soft Skills together based on self-assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use popular abbreviations and contractions instead of writing them entirely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For skills, use phrases with one or two words without periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appeal to your contacts to get skills endorsed or recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are endorsed, accept it and allow it to be visible publicly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#9:<\/strong> <b>Recommendations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn allows you to receive recommendations and personalized testimonials from previous employers and colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out within professional circles for recommendations that validate your profile and help Recruiters know you better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re formally requesting a Recommendation, create customized invites with snapshots of your profile like who you are, and what you do and a personalized message about why it matters to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure Recommendations are relevant to the role or position you seek.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re recommending someone, focus on time spent together, projects completed or skills developed by that person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#10:<\/strong> <b>Custom URL:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Optimize your Profile further by including a custom URL link that makes finding it easier for Recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, LinkedIn assigns a default URL that contains parts of your First and Last name and a random string of numbers.\u00a0<\/span>Try to remove the numbers and make the URL your first and last name. If it\u2019s taken, add an initial or the industry name.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/JohnSmith\" style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><span>linkedin.com\/JohnSmith<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/JohnSmith\" style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><span>linkedin.com\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT\/JohnSmith instead of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/JohnSmith\" style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><span>www.linkedin.com\/JohnSmith<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6780<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A truncated URL is easier to add on a Resume, you can also use URL shorteners like bit.ly to shrink it further.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#11:<\/strong> <b>Experience + Internships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is the most important part of a LinkedIn profile since it highlights qualifications that Recruiters are most interested in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add jobs, internships or contract positions that you held in the Experience section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn represents your career progression by grouping roles held in the same company or if start and end dates are within one month of each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t use abbreviations. For example: Instead of writing \u201cBDE\u201d, write \u201cBusiness Development Executive\u201d as a Professional Title.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter responsibilities in bullet format rather than paragraphs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasise on recent experiences. Be concrete and quantify responsibilities with numbers or metrics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precisely describe duties most relevant to your desired job.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include at least three bullet points for experiences or internships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid irrelevant experiences or internships entirely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t have work experience, mention internships or apprenticeships done earlier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can specify your employment type for each position like:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-employed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internship<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apprenticeship<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#12:<\/strong> <b>Volunteer Experience &amp; Causes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re unemployed, you can actively volunteer and accrue new skill sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, You may desire a Sales role, but if you organised a nonprofit fundraising event, you can add skills like \u2018Event Planning\u2019 or \u2018Event Marketing\u2019 to appeal to Recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/LinkedIn-Profile-Volunteer-Experience.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn Profile - Volunteer Experience\" width=\"585\" height=\"290\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2547 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/LinkedIn-Profile-Volunteer-Experience.png 585w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/LinkedIn-Profile-Volunteer-Experience-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add volunteer roles, causes and organizations you support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer Experience makes you a more multifaceted professional and sets you apart from the competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer work is equally valuable as Work Experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a LinkedIn survey, \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41% of Hiring Managers surveyed made a hiring decision based on volunteer experience.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#13:<\/strong> <b>Media and Publications:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you can upload samples of your work, presentations, articles, or links to relevant projects to provide additional context and evidence of your skills and expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share various media types to showcase expertise in different formats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Briefly explain the significance of each item and its relevance to your skills or experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Regularly add new content to demonstrate growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain permission before sharing collaborative content and give proper credit where necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>#14:<\/strong> <b>Add-on Sections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: LinkedIn offers additional sections for students with no work experience to showcase their accomplishments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/linkedin-911794_960_720-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"linkedin networking\" width=\"351\" height=\"248\" class=\" wp-image-2124 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/linkedin-911794_960_720-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/linkedin-911794_960_720-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/linkedin-911794_960_720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Catch the attention of Recruiters and Hiring Managers with these unique sections:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Projects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Including projects shows that you can solve real-world challenges and collaborate with teams.\u00a0Add academic projects or research papers relevant to your profile especially if they boost your professional experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Honors &amp; Awards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Honors &amp; Awards provide objective validation for your accomplishments.\u00a0If you earned any scholarships or distinguished recognition for your work, add them to your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Organizations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Participation in on-campus or external organizations shows your contributions outside the classroom. As a fresher, you can mention positions such as Monitor, Captain or Prefect that demonstrate Leadership abilities and your impact on organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Test Scores:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you excelled at standardized tests or have a great CGPA, include these scores on your profile.\u00a0Employers often view Test Scores as indicators of good problem-solving skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Courses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you enrolled in courses, enter a few that qualify you for the positions you seek or show your professional commitment.\u00a0For example, a Certificate in Digital Marketing or a Certificate in Python Programming.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>#15: Featured (Samples):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LinkedIn allows you to add samples to illustrate your experiences further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samples boost your profile and compliment even your lack of experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show off your projects or work samples under the \u201cFeatured\u201d section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the samples pop out, look good and are accessible to Recruiters.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, If you\u2019re good at content writing, you can include links to your articles or samples or post them directly with engaging multimedia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#16:<\/strong> <b>Posts (Content):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s important to be active on LinkedIn to stand apart and get noticed by Recruiters. Post and share content using the share menu on the LinkedIn homepage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post professional content relevant to your industry and engage with other people\u2019s posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on topics of expertise, provide insights and share relatable stories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also view post suggestions for future posts based on your interests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrain from fake or inappropriate objectionable posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicate at least 10-20 minutes per day and remain active to show up first in searches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be consistent and share content with others to increase likeability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interact organically, engage in meaningful conversations and post updates related to your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also share content on Twitter and other social media platforms or add them to LinkedIn Groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure posts are tailored as per the desired role or industry and optimize them further as per the Summary section.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#17:<\/strong> <b>Preferences: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mention your job preferences on your LinkedIn profile. It allows Recruiters to know if you\u2019re actively looking for a job or just open to opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Add or edit job preferences and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalize them\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in this manner:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose job titles or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of job you&#8217;re looking for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pop-up menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Recruiters know if you\u2019re open to work or just looking for opportunities using appropriate toggles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mention your preferred job locations or consent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you\u2019re open to remote work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a start date preference or inform if you\u2019re willing to join immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable preferences visibility for your profile. Choose from LinkedIn members or just Recruiters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, add preferences and LinkedIn will add a badge on your picture saying \u201copen to work\u201d or \u201copen to opportunities\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#18:<\/strong><b> Interests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show some personality on your profile by including some hobbies or interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/feature-image-hobby-300x117.jpg\" alt=\"Personal hobbies for growth\" width=\"423\" height=\"165\" class=\"wp-image-1982 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/feature-image-hobby-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/feature-image-hobby.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To add interests, look up the company or group you\u2019re interested in, click their LinkedIn page and follow them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that you\u2019re engaging and connecting with the right people in your career.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivating an interest base boosts the overall impact of your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only include relevant interests, you can also rename the section as \u201cWork-related Interests\u201d to appeal to Recruiters more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can mention interests like \u2018Writing\u2019 or \u2018Blogging\u2019 if you\u2019re interested in becoming a Content Writer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#19:<\/strong> <b>LinkedIn Groups:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re active on LinkedIn and made your profile public, you can start networking by joining groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15.png\" alt=\"Importance of LinkedIn\" width=\"325\" height=\"328\" class=\" wp-image-641 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15.png 266w, https:\/\/cvdragon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the search bar on the homepage to find new groups relevant to your industry or profession.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extend your industry connections by joining groups or starting one on your own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network organically and cultivate a niche or objective for the group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn makes you discoverable in groups so strategize how you reach out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contribute to groups through posts and find your target audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow all LinkedIn group policies and regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share insights or experiences, guidance and promote valuable connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can join conversations, answer queries or send message requests to group members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show genuine excitement, and passion and be respectful towards others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>#20:<\/strong> <b>Privacy Settings:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn allows you to customize what information is visible to the public.\u00a0 Choose settings that align with your desired level of visibility and networking strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust public profile visibility as per preference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control who can see your LinkedIn activity, such as profile updates, connections, and posts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage connection visibility by choosing whether connections can view your network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed about updates on privacy features by reviewing LinkedIn&#8217;s privacy policy and adjusting your settings accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Refining Your LinkedIn Profile: Key Conclusions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is still the best networking and job-search portal in 2022, Recruiters and Hiring Managers look for talent on this platform to leverage its potential and boost your professional career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn profile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and update it from time to time as per your industry trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wish you all the best and hope our article on your LinkedIn Profile will help you stand out among the crowd of applicants! 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