Get The Most Out of Your LinkedIn Profile
While you might find yourself consumed by the latest trendy social media platform, LinkedIn is often overlooked and under used.
But if you’re looking to cultivate and maximize your professional network, you'll want to ensure that you're taking full advantage of the employment-oriented service.
Not sure how to get started? Here are 5 tips that will help you get more out of your LinkedIn profile.
- Customize your public profile by claiming your vanity URL. Give your URL a clean look by customizing it with your own vanity URL.
- Optimize your profile by using keywords to highlight your skills and associations. You can even start in the headline and summary to catch the interest of people searching LinkedIn profiles for specific keywords.
- Add applications to improve and enrich your profile. Peruse the Application Directory to see all of the applications LinkedIn has to offer your profile.
- Turn your profile into a resume with the help of the Resume Builder tool. It’s a quick and simple process that takes just seconds to make your profile more marketable.
- Boost your credibility by endorsing and getting endorsed by your professional connections. But always make sure your profile is complete and select skills for which you’re capable of being endorsed.
