It’s officially spring! That means brighter days ahead, new beginnings and a spring clean of your LinkedIn profile. A good LinkedIn profile can really help you spring ahead of the competition and get you noticed by business prospects and employers. Here’s how to elevate your profile and make a lasting impression on LinkedIn:
1.Have a Great Profile Picture and Banner
A professional looking headshot for your profile picture is important. Selfies or casual clothes aren’t recommended, and we always recommend to dress to impress. You also want to make sure that you have a high-quality image file that isn’t blurry.
You can also add a banner that reflect your industry, expertise, or personal brand. If you have your own business, this could include contact details or details of your service – make sure it’s on brand! This can really elevate your profile.
2.Improve your Experience Section
Use detail in your experience section just like you would in your CV. Don’t just write job titles and dates. List your key achievements and responsibilities for each role. For example: “Achieved 130% of sales target in 2023”, “Led a high performing team to deliver the highest selling event in the past 10 years”.
These big achievements will really make you stand out and help recruiters see what skills you have for potential roles.
3.Use Recommendations
Think of recommendations like your own personal TripAdvisor! Give recommendations to other people you have worked with and if you offer a service, encourage them to write them for you. People are going to be really drawn to individuals with lots of glowing reviews.
4.Elevate Your About Section
Utilise your “About” section! Use it to highlight your career so far and any key achievements. 3 Paragraphs will do.
5.Interact With Posts from Others
Interact with other people’s posts if you are trying to grow new business and connect with new employers.
We hope this blog post about how to elevate your LinkedIn profile will help you spring ahead of the competition and get your dream job!
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