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What to Include on LinkedIn Profile

7 Tips to Achieve Online Success

If you missed our last article, Promote Yourself Online in 5 Easy Steps, don’t worry! We have prepared 7 new ways to achieve online success through the power of LinkedIn. It is important to keep your profile updated to grow your professional brand, develop your reputation and ultimately, be headhunted by a prospective employer.

1. Follow the LinkedIn Suggestions

When starting out, LinkedIn offers you some advice on strengthening your profile. This might include uploading a photo, making your profile public and customising your LinkedIn URL. You should also include a Headline that focuses your profile and shows employers what you are looking for.
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Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 1: Improve your Summary- Stand Out from the Crowd

The first, and possibly, most important part of your LinkedIn profile is the summary. Similarly to your CV, this acts as a cover letter which showcases your skills and abilities. It is your opportunity to be personable and approachable – the language a little warmer than what’s present in the CV. Don’t be afraid to boast about your achievements, include contact information or promote yourself with punch language.

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Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 2: Showcase Your Experience

When employers search online, they want to know more about who you are and what you can bring to their company. It is the difference between them inviting you to connect to have a chat and overlooking your achievements for someone else.

Keep it Personable

The key difference between LinkedIn and your CV is the language used when describing your experiences. Read More »Step 2: Showcase Your Experience

Optimise your LinkedIn Profile - CV Tips and Tricks

Step 3: Don’t Forget the Rest!

A LinkedIn profile is never complete until you’ve included additional information that will significantly increase your visibility online.

Update your Education & Certifications

This is your opportunity to include your 3rd level education. These would include Diplomas, Degrees, Master Degrees and PhDs. Note that if you have any qualifications i.e. Child Protection, First Aid etc. then you include these under the ‘Certifications’ section of the profile.Read More »Step 3: Don’t Forget the Rest!