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Everything You Need to Know About LinkedIn Profiles
Jan 1, 2025
Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, dives into profile optimization essentials. She discusses the significance of profile elements like headers and photos, and the impact of the 'Open to Work' badge. Catherine shares tips on effectively presenting employment gaps and showcasing transferable skills, especially for those with career breaks. The conversation also covers how to use LinkedIn Premium features to boost job searches and connect with recruiters, all while building a compelling personal narrative to attract hiring managers.
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- Highlighting relevant skills and using the 'Open to Work' badge can significantly increase a candidate's visibility to recruiters.
- Engaging actively on LinkedIn and leveraging second-degree connections can enhance professional relationships and facilitate job searching opportunities.
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Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
To make a LinkedIn profile stand out, it is crucial to include relevant skills that align with job descriptions of interest. Employers prioritize candidates who effectively showcase both hard and soft skills relevant to the roles they apply for. For instance, a suggestion is to map job descriptions to personal experiences and creatively highlight skills in various sections of the profile. The new feature allowing users to tag top skills in their About section enhances visibility and increases the chances of attracting attention from recruiters.
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