Having a top-notch LinkedIn profile can endear you to employers or people who can recommend you to employers in their connections.
It’s believed that 94% of recruiters use this platform to search for someone to hire; and if you’re on LinkedIn as a job searching graduate, you should be able to position yourself as the right candidate for employers’ jobs when they come searching on LinkedIn.
To win their hearts when they check on you, here’s what you need to show them on your LinkedIn page.
1.Picture
Unlike other social media, LinkedIn is both a professional and social network, and while you make an effort to endear yourself to other professionals and prospective employers on the platform, you need to put a face to the name.
Your profile picture makes it easy for prospective employers to relate to the name, and that could also pave the way for conversations between you and them. A LinkedIn page without a profile picture will most likely not attract any prospective employers to your page.
2. Numbers
Employers do not go on LinkedIn to search for anybody with a profile and pictures. They check on people with achievements that are clearly stated in their profiles. So, to stand out in their searches, you need to add tangible numbers and statistics of your accomplishments in your profile.
3. Recommendations
Instead of simply telling employers how great you are, ask some people in your network to write you a recommendation on LinkedIn.
4. Network
The more connections you have on LinkedIn, the easier it is for you to build a reputation as a knowledgeable person with a good network. Your net worth on LinkedIn is dependent on how many people you connect with. You may not have thousands of connections when you just join the platform, but you should aim to have a minimum of 50–100 connections.
5. Personality
On LinkedIn, you’re not only expected to be social, but also to be yourself. So, you shouldn’t be afraid to share your opinion about your industry and jobs. Follow thought leaders in your industry, get involved in conversations and share updates about events in the industry. The more you get involved in industry conversations, the more relevance you gain as an expert in the industry.