Follow some steps below for your linkedin :
Here are 9 tips to get your LinkedIn job ready:
1) High Quality Profile Picture
↳ Pick a recent smiling headshot where the face is clearly visible.
↳ Use websites like PFPMaker to generate professional looking photo.
↳ Use Photofeeler website to get feedback
2) Write a killer headline
↳ One sentence to show the value you bring to the future employer
↳ Avoid using buzzwords like Motivated, Skilled, Leader
↳ Follow a template like [Role][Skills][Interest & Value Proposition]
↳ Working Professional Example: Data Scientist @ ABC | Python, PyTorch | Helping hospitals reduce their ML training cost
↳ Student Example: Pursuing Computer Science @ ABC | JavaScript, Node.js | Web Development
3) Custom LinkedIn URL
↳ The default url to your LinkedIn profile may not be very readable.
↳ Change it to something that includes your name.
4) Write a killer About section
↳ A short paragraph that speaks of your professional journey.
↳ Write case studies that showcase specific results.
↳ Use right keywords as it can boost your visibility to recruiters and hiring managers.
5) Skills Matter
↳ Linked ranks you based on the skills you put.
↳ Add 5 most relevant skills
↳ Only skills with endorsements will count
↳ Ask colleagues, friends, family & classmates for endorsement (aim for 5)
6) Leverage your Featured Section
↳ Showcase the most important work you have done.
↳ Add portfolio website, GitHub links, LinkedIn post or anything else you are proud of.
7) Fill your experience and education section
↳ Add up to date work experience and location
↳ Write bullet points for the projects you worked on.
↳ Include relevant keywords and technologies you worked with.
↳ Add your education history
↳ Include projects, links and relevant certifications
8) Engage and support Others
↳ Adding a valuable comment can generate tons of profile views.
↳ Support others in their job search journey.
↳ Leave an overall positive impression which help others grow.
9) Create Content
↳ Content is networking at scale.
↳ Your one post can reach more people than your entire connection base.
↳ It can increase your visibility and bring in more opportunities.
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