Many people know that LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Technically, it's not a lie. But those who have used LinkedIn know that LinkedIn is much more than that. I strongly believe most blog readers among us know about social network websites.
For those who don't know what LinkedIn is, please go and read about the importance of a LinkedIn account. Now LinkedIn is a tool worth gold if used properly, not only for job seekers, and people hiring people for a job but also for professionals who are currently employed. We have already told you how to create a perfect LinkedIn profile for any professional. We're going to tell you about some more tricks that are useful to increase the quality of your LinkedIn profile to be a super-quality bullet in the LinkedIn game.
01. LinkedIn Skill Assessment
This is a feature that has recently come to LinkedIn. That is, after evaluating some of their skills through a question-and-answer method, if they get a good score, they will be added to their LinkedIn profile. This is especially true if an employer has posted that a certain skill is required for the job. For example, let's say SEO knowledge. Now, if we just put it under skills in the CV, someone interviewing us will have to take our word for it. But LinkedIn asks us a set of questions about SEO. You have to choose the correct answer from the multiple-choice answers. Then when we answer those questions correctly, if we get a good number of marks, our profile will be higher among the other profiles that have applied for that job.
02. Job Posting Keywords
Let's say we want to find our dream job. Let's assume that we are developing the necessary skills. Then the best thing we can do is to first search for the job we want on LinkedIn jobs. Now see what are the keywords in those job listings. For example, SEO, and WordPress can be sent. Now we can learn skills related to those keywords and, more importantly, add them to our LinkedIn profiles. Then, when the job postings related to our dream job fall, our LinkedIn profile gets a good priority.
03. A message to the recruiter
Generally, people like hiring managers and human resources managers in high-level companies are definitely on Linkedin. Now that we have applied for a job, is it okay to find such a person and message him through Linkedin? No problem. Most of the time, the job listing itself says who is doing the hiring part of the company in question. It can be the same person posting the job. Let's do a little research and find out. Next, don't message that person on Linkedin. A more professional and clear message should be given. For example, there can be several parts in that message. (1) Who are you and why are you messaging, (2) What are your qualifications, experience, and skills, (3) What is your vision? That's enough.
04. Tell your story
In fact, in the past when creating a Linkedin account, it was just entering qualifications and details, just like writing a resume. But these trends are changing rapidly. For example, nowadays the more interesting the overview, the better. Therefore, you need to have all your professional information and qualifications in your Linkedin account. But rather than just listing them, they need to tell a story about you. The more interesting the story is, the more likely you are to be selected for a job. For example, even include your cover photo to match your profession. Also, when writing about your past experiences, include them as an interesting story.
05. What do you do outside of work?
Linkedin is purely a professional network. Technically, professional information is required in a Linkedin profile. But more than that, if you can give a little human touch to your Linkedin profile, it would be better. For example, there is no problem mentioning your hobbies, what you like to do in your spare time, and the social service activities you do in your Linkedin profile. But remember the above-mentioned matter. Your Linkedin account should tell an interesting story about you. There, it is more important how you are in real life than those false boasts. For example, even a photo of decorating the garden with your girlfriend can be posted on your Linkedin account with a proper caption. It can also get good value for the profile.
06. Number of followers for yourself
In the past, Linkedin was more like a fancy resume that contained your professional information. But not anymore. Currently, Linkedin is a platform that has come to a place that best fits the definition of a professional social media network. So, don't just create your account on Linkedin, get active on it. Publish posts, and build a network. But remember, this is not Facebook or Twitter. That's why, search for the world's top-level entrepreneurs, managers, and CEOs on Linkedin and see what content they share and post. Then, you will have an idea of what kind of things to post on Linkedin to build your professional image. Now when you maintain such an active Linkedin account, you will get a good number of followers. Because, when we post such good posts, Linkedin suggests our posts to other people who have an interest related to those posts.
07. A Premier Account
LinkedIn is a free service. But there is also a part that can be obtained by paying money. That means LinkedIn Premier. Actually, even though a free LinkedIn account, one can find a good job and create a successful professional portfolio. But with LinkedIn Premier, which needs to be paid monthly, a professional can get a severe benefit in the job market. But don't hesitate to subscribe to LinkedIn Premier right away. Read the previous article and this one carefully and put these tips into practice. Bring your LinkedIn profile to the maximum quality level. Be specific about the job you want to do. Now go for a Premier subscription only if everything is ready. The first month is free. Also, there are various discounts for Premier accounts. Ask a little about LinkedIn help. And this is the most important thing. You don't always have to have a LinkedIn Premier account. If used properly, it would last a month!
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