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With linkedin being the biggest networking platform with over 260 million users
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It's become an integral part of any job search hiring managers use linkedin to discover and vet potential employees
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While applicants use the platform to find jobs and connect with recruiters and other industry professionals for these reasons
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It's essential that you up your linkedin game by following these essential steps
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Number one, use a professional photo. The first impression any hiring manager will get of you will be from your photo
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So to make a lasting one, you'll need a professional photo. Don't skimp on this one
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your headshot should be taken on a professional camera to ensure that it's of high quality
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That said it's important to keep your picture up to date to reflect a real image of who you are
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Number two, fix your headline. Linkedin automatically sets your headline to your current job role
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which is fine. But if you're looking for a new job opportunity, you should set this to something a little more attractive to give a
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wide overview of your skills. For example, if you're an illustrator and animator
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you could change this to illustrator and 3D animation expert. This small change will help linkedin's algorithm identify you for both skills
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Number three have a detailed profile summary. Your profile summary is the perfect place to sell yourself
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You should aim for 3 to 5 paragraphs describing your skills, knowledge and experience
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Be sure to include common keywords that you would generally find in job applications to help you get identified when a recruiter is carrying out
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a candidate search. In addition, don't be afraid to be more personable than you usually would on your CV
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Number four, connect with people in your industry, connecting with leaders in your industry is a great way to get yourself noticed
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However, don't just simply send a connection request, go a step further and let them know of your job search
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engage with their content and fly your self promotion flag. Number five
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get endorsed, selling yourself to your connections is one thing. But when someone else does it
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it increases your credibility. So if you have a good relationship with a past or current employer
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ask them to leave you a great recommendation and endorse your skills on linkedin number six
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add your contact details. Many people forget to include their contact information
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However, by doing so, you're making it harder for recruiters or hiring managers to reach out to you
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Now, I'm not telling you to add your personal telephone number, but including your professional email address is advisable number seven
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Personalize your URL when creating your URL linkedin automatically adds a string of numbers to your profile handle to appear more professional
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and help recruiters find your page. You should personalize your URL to just include your full name
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Number eight, highlight your skills. The skills section of your profile is just as important as your headline and personal summary
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They play an important role in matching you to the right opportunities. Therefore
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with only a limited number of skills that you can include on your public page
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you must choose them wisely and select the ones most suited to the role that you're looking for
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Number nine, share your accomplishments. Sharing your accomplishments is a great way to show your knowledge
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skills and experience. For example, if you're an academic, you're going to wanna share the hard work that you've done
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Likewise. If you're a content writer, sharing your most recent work will give people an insight into what you can produce
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Number 10. Turn on your I'm interested setting. If you're looking for a new job
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don't forget to switch on the I'm interested setting. This will help you get to the top of search results
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When hiring managers are looking for candidates like you, if you're worried about your boss finding out
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don't worry as it's not public on your profile. The only way they will find out is if they are a recruiter and search your
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profile directly, you should now know how to effectively boost your linkedin profile and enhance your job
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