{"id":3052,"date":"2014-06-09T17:53:17","date_gmt":"2014-06-10T00:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=3052"},"modified":"2014-06-09T17:53:18","modified_gmt":"2014-06-10T00:53:18","slug":"improve-linkedin-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/public-sector-trends\/improve-linkedin-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve your LinkedIn Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/public-sector-trends\/improve-linkedin-profile\/attachment\/tew_linkedin\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3054\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Tew_linkedIN.jpg\" alt=\"Tew_linkedIN\" width=\"385\" height=\"514\" \/><\/a>Everyone has probably been told many times now that job seekers should be on LinkedIn.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great networking tool and can help build your digital presence, impressing an employer when they Google you.\u00a0 It can also help you get found by recruiters and introduce you to many people who will give you advice or job leads. But\u2026 how do you make this happen?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Profile is Not Your Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your LinkedIn profile can be a great complement to your resume, but there are many profiles that simply copy and paste the same wording. Make a potential employer\u2019s visit worthwhile and have information listed that isn\u2019t found on your resume. Use the space in your Summary to introduce yourself as you would in real life on your LinkedIn account. I don\u2019t want to meet \u201cmotivated team players\u201d; I want to meet other real people. It\u2019s okay, and even welcomed, to share who you are, what you enjoy doing, and what you are successful at doing. Lastly, save the understood first person for your resume: \u00a0use the word \u201cI\u201d every now and again on these profiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the Headline to Market Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Headlines can also be underutilized. By default, many profiles have the headline (the sentence of space next to their profile picture) state their current job title. All too often, I have seen current job seekers write \u201cIn Transition\u201d here, or \u201cUnemployed\u201d. Your profile picture and this statement are the first things people will see before clicking on your profile, and if they read one of the previous options, then it was a missed marketing opportunity. A person isn\u2019t defined by whether or not they are currently working. And even if you are currently working, not everyone may know what a \u201cResource Manager II\u201d is. Use the headline to share a branded statement. Who you are, what you can do, or your area of greatest success- or something unique to you captured in a few short words can have a lot more impact than a generic job title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reorder the Sections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you didn\u2019t know, you can rearrange the sections of your profile. If you\u2019re a recent graduate with limited to no job experience, perhaps you\u2019d want to put your Education section right below your Summary.\u00a0 Maybe you have a competitive certification for your industry? Move that towards the top as well. With all of the new features, you can create sections for your Skills (and Endorsements), Projects you\u2019ve worked on, Publications, Awards, Volunteer Causes, and much more beyond the standard Work History. What area do you want to show off? Make sure it is not buried at the bottom of your profile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Grab Attention with Visuals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In your Summary and Work History (and possibly other areas) you have the ability to upload documents and links.\u00a0 When you do this, a thumbnail is created on your profile. This is very effective for work samples, portfolio submissions, marketing flyers, or any project you want to share.\u00a0 This adds variety to your profile and visual interest. 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