How to Build a Good Linkedin Profile

Take a few tips from the official LinkedIn blog to create a good LinkedIn profile. Matt Schwartz, an executive search professional, wrote a LinkedIn post detailing his top tips recruiters look for in a profile. Whether you're looking for a job or for more networking opportunities, log into your account and use these tips to improve your LinkedIn profile.

Instructions

1

Finish your profile. That's right, make it complete. When you log in, your account displays how complete your profile is and what elements you need to complete. Make sure your profile reads "100% complete."

2

Upload a professional profile picture, and use the same picture across any other social media platforms you use. This makes you consistently recognizable.

3

Add keywords to the "Specialties" box. The terms you enter here make your profile more searchable.

4

Ask for recommendations. Don't be afraid to ask for, and give, recommendations. They add credibility to your profile.

5

Update your profile regularly. Any time your job description changes, make an update. Your updates are sent to people you're linked to, so this keeps your profile circulating among your connections.

6

Provide links to online articles, blog posts, Twitter profiles or websites you run or to which you contribute content. This allows people to get a more well-rounded sense of who you are and what you contribute.

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Open yourself to new connections. Look for and add connections with former coworkers and fellow members of professional associations. Allow incoming email in your account preferences so other people can connect with you, too.