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Tips for creating a great LinkedIn profile
Add a professional profile photo. Ensure a professional profile photo is used, this will increase the credibility of your profile. Members with a profile photo on LinkedIn can get up to 21 times more profile views than members without a photo. Your headline is created when you add your positions to your profile but you can re- write it to stand out and promote an area of expertise. You can add various positions to your profile to showcase your skills and expertise. Write a summary. The ‘About’ section of your profile should express your mission, motivation, and skills to people who view your profile. Check out some LinkedIn profile summaries that we love. Add all your relevant work and education experiences. You should keep the profile updated with all your professional experiences that align with your current career goals. Add relevant skills. A list of relevant skills on your profile helps you showcase your abilities to other members, like your colleagues and recruiters. Once you add your skills, your connections can endorse them . If someone endorses your skills, it will increase the likelihood of you being discovered for opportunities related to the skills you possess. Request recommendations from your connections. A recommendation is written to recognise or commend a connection, such as a colleague, business partner, or student. There’s no limit to the number of recommendations you can request. Once you accept a recommendation written by a connection, it becomes visible to your network by default .
Use your profile strength meter to gauge the strength of your profile.
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