How to create a 5 Star
#LinkedIn Profile and stand out to Recruiters
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40% more likely to receive a job offer, new opportunities and visibility to industry with a 5 Star Profile
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LinkedIn has 722 Million Members - 3 people are hired through the site every minute
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Change your
#LinkedIn generic banner image to something relevant to your industry -
@ForbesCareers have a great article on background photos -
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Include a Clear, Approachable and Friendly Profile Picture to receive 14 times more views from Recruiters
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Create a clear headline (up to 120 words) showcasing your job title, company or industry background
Examples include: Technical Associate in Software and Information System OR Software Engineer at Apple
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Provide a summary in the About section including an expansion of your headline and an overview of your experience and qualifications
Look at other people’s profiles within your industry - what keywords do they use? How do they they describe their experience?
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Avoid using Responsible, Creative, Effective, Analytical, Strategic, Patient, Expert, Organisational, Driven, and Innovative!
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These are some of the most overused buzzwords on all of
#LinkedIn!
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Only include relevant roles in the experience section and provide small summaries on your responsibilities within the role
Add numerical, quantifiable achievements and embed any video or content that would be relevant
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Skills - you can include up to 50 Skills in your profile and these are the keywords recruiters will use to search and headhunt you for roles
Don’t include soft skills - Use skills like Sales, Consulting, Commercial Law, Project Management, Accounting, CIPD to stand out
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Recruiters specifically search for candidates with language capabilities
Ensure you add any languages you speak including the level of proficiency
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Endorse and Recommend your network and ask your current and former colleagues for personal recommendations
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Once your profile is complete - follow relevant
#LinkedIn users in your industry
Use
#LinkedIn to apply for roles and turn on your notifications to show Recruiters you are Open to Opportunities
You can turn off Linkedin Activity Broadcasts if your Manager is in your network
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Join Groups to find and interact with employees in your network with similar interests or hobbies
Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for Careers Advice from your network -
#LinkedIn is a great place to share to learn and network!
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