If you haven’t been headhunted in the last 3 months, then it’s time you do something about your LinkedIn profile visibility. You should think about why employers are not finding you there. Cause, one of the best strategies while job hunting is to get noticed on LinkedIn.
A decade back, only 56% of companies recruited from social media, however, LinkedIn became a game-changer, and a whopping 87% of recruiters (Jobvite Survey) use it as part of their process. This trend is most likely to continue and grow leaps and bounds with professional networks reported to be the no. 1 source for finding quality talent.
Let me show you how to get noticed on LinkedIn in no time:
⏳Your headline is the first thing that is noticed. You have 120 characters at the top of your page to tell the world what you do and want to do. Make it descriptive with keywords.
⏳Don’t add your existing location, instead add the location where you want to work in.
⏳Use a simple headshot where you’re looking straight ahead making you look professional and pleasant. Add a banner photo as well that resonates with you and your skills.
⏳Write a captivating summary, highlighting your skills and achievements with a call to action at the end. Basically, the reader needs to get a clear idea of who you are, what you bring to the table, and how you will benefit them.
⏳Sprinkle industry-relevant keywords all through your profile to enable you to be found by recruiters when they do the search.
⏳Complete your profile. LinkedIn says your profile will appear 40 times more in search results if complete.
⏳LinkedIn algorithm weighs current job title, past job title, and headlines more than any other sections in your profile
⏳Publish content and leave a trail of virtual crumbs that lead to your profile.
⏳Engage in comments and groups on LinkedIn, get recommendations, and build your network.
⏳Don’t forget to spare some time every other day on the site to show you are active.
? ?LinkedIn is a great tool for finding the job of your dreams. In the end, however, it’s not about a job. It’s about investing in your future. ? ?
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