{"id":9275,"date":"2022-07-05T10:17:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T00:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/?p=9275"},"modified":"2023-10-30T20:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T09:48:59","slug":"how-to-make-the-perfect-linkedin-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/how-to-make-the-perfect-linkedin-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make the perfect LinkedIn profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you tired of browsing job ads and sending your resume to prospective employers? Are you also finding it difficult to land the perfect job with a brilliant resume? If yes, that means you are not alone. Many professionals are struggling to find the perfect job because their LinkedIn profile isn\u2019t up to the mark. Although you may not realise it, your LinkedIn profile is one of the primary ways hiring managers and recruiters will see your resume and see if you\u2019re a good fit for their organisation. In fact, an updated LinkedIn profile is so important that many companies now require potential employees to create a profile before they even see their CV or resume. If you want to get ahead of the game and begin networking for jobs sooner rather than later, read on for our essential tips on how to make the perfect LinkedIn profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 1: What Is A LinkedIn Profile?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A LinkedIn profile summarises your professional experience, skills, and education that can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn. You can also use your LinkedIn profile to find jobs, collaborate with colleagues, and find business partners. Your LinkedIn profile is essentially your online resume. Like a resume, it explains who you are, what you\u2019ve done, and why an employer should hire you. The average person spends 5 seconds viewing an application. Therefore, you want your profile to stand out, so you get the interview!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 2: Optimise Your Profile<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first step to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile is ensuring you\u2019ve optimised it for hiring managers and recruiters. Although LinkedIn is a business-to-business platform, the majority of LinkedIn users are job seekers. To ensure that your profile gets seen by as many people as possible, make sure your profile contains the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Include both your current title as well as any previous titles you\u2019ve held in the past.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0Keep your summary between 5-15 sentences. Here, you can briefly talk about your current position, your career trajectory, and your interests outside of work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0Include your educational background and details like the degree you received and your GPA. Be sure to list your previous graduate school experience as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0This should be one of the most important sections in your LinkedIn profile. When listing your skills, don\u2019t just list what you\u2019ve done in the past. Instead, focus on listing transferable skills that can be applied to any industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Recommendations:<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019ve received recommendations in the past, be sure to include these on your profile. This shows hiring managers that you\u2019re well-connected and have an established network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Languages:<\/strong>\u00a0If you\u2019re bilingual, make sure you list it on your profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 3: Add a Professional Photo<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The next step to creating the perfect LinkedIn profile is to add a professional photo. Studies have shown that hiring managers and recruiters will decide whether or not to hire a potential candidate within the first few seconds of viewing their profile. Your photo is the first thing that hiring managers will see, so it needs to be perfect. Ideally, you should avoid using any photos that show your face, especially if they\u2019re dated. If you must use a photo of yourself, try to find a professional-looking headshot. If you\u2019re unable to find a suitable photo, you can use a photo of a landscape or a product that represents you. Just make sure that it\u2019s high-quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 4: Write an Attention-Grabbing Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A summary at the top of your profile is similar to a cover letter, but will be visible to a much wider audience. Make sure that you\u2019re grabbing hiring managers\u2019 attention and proving your worth by including the following information in your summary:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Your career trajectory:<\/strong>\u00a0Highlight your career trajectory and where you want to go next. If you\u2019re currently employed, highlight how your current job has prepared you for the next step in your career.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What you can bring to the table:\u00a0<\/strong>While your summary should be less than 400 words, you need to show hiring managers why you\u2019re the right candidate for the job. Be sure to talk about your transferable skills and how they can benefit your prospective employer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 5: Add Keywords To Help You Stand Out<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When writing your profile, use keywords that will help you stand out from the crowd. Think of your skills and interests and try to find synonyms that hiring managers may search for when hiring for a position. For example, if you\u2019re applying for a sales position at a tech or software company, you can incorporate words like sales, tech, software, branding, and so on into your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Step 6: Network, Network, Network!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The last and most important tip for creating the perfect LinkedIn profile is to network with as many people as possible. While many people think of LinkedIn as a place to find a job, the reality is that it\u2019s also an excellent way to find new business partners and collaborators. If you\u2019re trying to start your own company or build your own side hustle, LinkedIn is a great way to find like-minded individuals. Here are a few tips to help you network on LinkedIn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Start with your existing network:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have friends and family members who are on LinkedIn, be sure to send them a connection request. Your first connections will be the people you know. From there, you can begin to grow your network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Join groups:<\/strong>\u00a0LinkedIn has a section for groups where people can discuss topics, ask questions, and network. Join relevant groups and be sure to participate in discussions to help you stand out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Find out who you follow:\u00a0<\/strong>LinkedIn has a feature that shows you who has followed you, likes your posts, and has shared articles of yours. Through this feature, you can find out who is interested in your posts and articles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Follow people:<\/strong>\u00a0Similar to the above; you can use LinkedIn\u2019s following feature to discover fresh new talent in your industry and follow them. This way, you\u2019re more likely to be followed back and have the opportunity to exchange messages with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s undeniable that professional social media platforms like LinkedIn are extremely important resources for anyone looking to advance their career. As you can see from this article, making your LinkedIn profile as perfect as possible is key to success. However, unlike your resume, your LinkedIn profile is something that you can constantly be updating and improving. By incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can ensure that your profile is always up to date and you\u2019re making the most of this essential platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--m RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Explore a vast array of <a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT, sales, and marketing roles<\/a> spanning across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the wider Australia and Asia-Pacific and the United States regions. With <a class=\"PrimaryLink BaseLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pulse Recruitment<\/a>, you&#8217;ll find positions that resonate with your skills and ambitions. 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