Competition is high, there are
chances that your CV will not be even glanced at. Alternative to sending your
CV to headhunters and recruiters is kinda old school. Instead, you can create a
killer LinkedIn profile and get head hunters to find you. Sounds cool isn’t it?
Here are few tips to get it right.
1.
Get a custom URL
It is classier and easier to get
a short custom URL. Ideally it should be ‘linkedin.com/your name’. A long URL with long
letters and numbers is not nice or professional. Here is how to get a short URL
- On the profile screen, on your right hand corner, you’ll see a grey box
saying “Edit public profile & URL’’. Click on it and specify what you’d
like your address to be.
2.
Fill in the profile completely
The more complete it is, the more appropriate and
professional it will look. Once a recruiter finds you, he or she would want to
go through a completed profile. So fill out each section in your profile,
LinkedIn has a way of measuring the completeness of your profile.
3.
Upload a professional looking photograph
No selfies please. Ideally the LinkedIn profile picture
should be a picture above bust size where your face is seen. The attire in the
picture should be nothing quirky, subtle colours, not revealing the body much
with minimal make up.
4.
Write a rocking headline
Do not make your headline your designation and your
company, it doesn’t have to be. Do not say job-seeker either, instead write a
header that portrays your skills and experience in one line.
5.
Get your summary right
Your summary should be 3-5 paragraphs long and it should
include your passion, your skills, your experience in different industries and
qualifications. Once someone goes through your profile they need to understand
your potential by reading your summary.
There are more than 11 million job listings on
LinkedIn. It is free, get your profile
updated and you can start job hunting.
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