Don’t just set it and forget it or upload your resume and wait! Follow these tips to make your LinkedIn profile successful.
Odds are, that you’re LinkedIn profile will be looked at.
87% of hiring pros look at your LinkedIn profile at some point during the screening/hiring process according to Jobvite’s most recent study.
Your LinkedIn profile may turn up when someone is searching for candidates on LinkedIn, someone may check out your profile after receiving your resume, or an employer may check you out before, during or after the interview. What do you want someone to know about you? It is up to you to make sure your profile tells the right story!
Breaking Down The Anatomy of A Successful LinkedIn Profile
This infographic by AkkenCloud spells out how to maximize every section of your LinkedIn profile!
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
