2014-05-14

Linkedin is HUGE so if you’re not already on there, you should be.  However, having a basic and poorly populated profile will not do you any favours so it is essential that you have a smart, professional and informative profile which accurately reflects your career history and sells your main skills.

Building an effective Linkedin network is essential to optimise your chances so use it wisely to sell your credentials, build a strong network and create a solid online reputations.

Here are a few top tips to help you improve your Linkedin profile

Upload a recent, business-like head and shoulder photograph, taken against a plain background

Write an attention-grabbing personal headline, including your positions and specialist services/skills

Include your location and some form of contact information

Populate your profile to reflect your CV using bullet point statements

Make use of available apps; include news, presentations, documents, videos, tweets, etc

Get noticed by being active and sharing regular updates

Ask for and give recommendations and endorsements

Use the job search function

Join and participate in discussion groups, demonstrate your knowledge of your sector

Take advantage of the connection network you’ve built, which will filter to their networks to maximise reach

If you really want to impress, then why not avail of our Linkedin Profile Writing Service, click here to find out more.

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