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LinkedIn is one of the strongest social media, consisting of more than 277 million active users. So, having a LinkedIn account means, you are visible to such a big crowd. One can use LinkedIn effectively once they have a “completed profile“. So, once you sign up with this social media, be sure that you have an awesome profile to show case. Here are some tips for you to make your profile better.
Tips to make your LinkedIn profile attain “All star” status
1. Have a updated profile photo
LinkedIn is a professional network, so the way you create and update your profile must be in a professional way. The profile picture which you are going to update must be recent one as well as recognizable. It will be better if you display a professional image, since your profile picture is something which that grabs the attention of others.
2. Importance of updating experience
Expose your experience to the public; this will make your profile look more professional. Give a detail description about your work experience, your role, awards, honors you got etc. If you are a fresher, then include your skills, passion in such a way that it strikes the reader’s attention. One can even add books they read, it is obvious that not all of us read books, but still it would be fine if you at least add one book that you ever have read.
3. Make your tagline a catchy one
Headline is something, which is noticed by people initially while they go through your profile. So, be sure that your headline is catchy one, which shows cases the best in you. If you are a professional, include your job keyword, which perfectly implies your skills. In addition, if you are a fresher or student make sure that you put your skill sets or passion as your headline.
4. Importance of having “Recommendations”
Recommendations are the best way to boost your reputation by increasing credibility. While people endorse you for your skill sets, it makes you more popular. People with many skill sets endorsed by many have added advantage. One can even ask for recommendation by just asking your connection via message. If you have a complete and genuine profile, then it is sure that people will endorse you without asking.
5. Make sure to complete your summary
Summary is a place where you can include more about you like your educational details, skills etc. Be sure that you add it in a professional way to be unique. You can give a brief description within your summary column with 2000 words.
6. Advantage of joining groups
There are many groups available within LinkedIn group; one can join those groups that they find more relevant. A person who is active in at least 10 groups is more near to the All-star profile. There are around 1.8 million active groups within LinkedIn, and this contains thousands of members. Therefore, while joining each group you can connect with different peoples too and even start discussions with them. Thus, you become more genuine and popular, which makes you more stable.
7. Follow companies
Each company has different profiles within the LinkedIn networks. One can easily follow these companies, and get new feeds and updates. This is more useful for freshers and job hunters, once you start following a particular company you wish to join, will help you in getting recent updates. One you follow companies, you are actually creating a path to have a contact with them. One can even commend on each of the updates released via this company.
8. Customize your profile url
One can customize their profile link; this makes your profile look relevant and professional. For customizing this one need to edit, the profile link option and make it accordingly. It is always better to add your name within the profile link.
9 Importance of posting regularly
Always be an active user, posting regularly will help you to be genuine and active user. Post such contents which is unique and catchy, this will help you to grab the attention of everyone.
10. Include relevant media within your profile
One can add images, videos, links or even their presentations within their profile via square plus sign available within your summary sections. Thu you can expose your skill sets and talents.
