Imagine that you have the right degree, the right job, and working in an industry you always wanted, isn’t it great? Now add to this a profile on one of the most professional social networking sites. It’s like a dream come true. Don’t you want to learn more?
In this blog, we’ll give an in-depth information on how you can build a perfect profile on LinkedIn.
Why Focus on LinkedIn?
Building a bulletproof LinkedIn profile is the first place to build your professional brand, if you want the professional world to know more about your accomplishments and skills. Through LinkedIn, you can connect with other professionals, colleagues, your clients as well as meet potential employers, if you are looking to switch jobs.
Through a professionally structured profile you can attract people from the business world easily. They can come across your profile in many different ways. All you need to do is develop a profile that will leave a lasting impression on them and they are motivated to contact you. This could be done by following people from the industry you work, following stories and businesses that hold your interest or asking your colleagues to leave recommendation on your profile.
Below we have mentioned some of tips on how you can build a professionally-strong LinkedIn profile that will get you the right attention from the right people.
How to Create the Perfect LinkedIn Profile
What’s the perfect LinkedIn profile? Ideally, there is nothing like perfect profile, but you can make sure to structure your profile in a way that it can help grab attention for you for the right reasons and helps you reach your goals. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive deeper into how to structure a professional LinkedIn profile.
1. Latest personal information.
As LinkedIn is a professional site providing your personal will allow people from your industry to contact you. So, begin with uploading your latest profile picture which can allow people to recognise and put a name to the image. By sharing your email address and contact information people can reach out to you in case you are a fit for a job or simple networking. Nowadays, people add a pronoun to their profile which shows that they are supportive and understanding of everyone. It is a great way to show inclusivity in the workplace.
2. Add a great headline.
Headings are a way in which you share your views with your network. It also increases the impact of your profile might leave on others. This headline can we your views about a certain topic, your current job role, or what you have accomplished.
3. Tell your story.
You have a story you want to tell, and you can tell it however you like using your LinkedIn overview. It is important to tell people more than your current job titles, you need to show them what you hold valuable. Like what are you looking for next? What’s your end goal in life?
4. Put your skills to display.
Another way to make your profile stand out is providing the list of skills that you possess. It’s important to share your achievements with your network but remember don’t go overboard. With unlimited skills sets listed on LinkedIn, it’s easy to flood your profile with unnecessary information that are hardly necessary for your future roles.
5. Post regularly.
Posting often on LinkedIn will allow people to know you are active. Unlike other social media platforms, LinkedIn is considered a highly professional and serious platform. So, posting content that would bring the attention of the right people to you is essential. You need to keep in mind your long-term goal. It can be looking for a new job or building a professional network.
Conclusion
A strong LinkedIn profile is one of the easiest ways to connect with leaders, attract the attention of other professionals, and find new opportunities to grow. At Chinmaya Vishwas Vidyapeeth, our placement cell organises regular webinars and offers counselling sessions to students who wish to use social media to grow their careers.
