Secrets to a Great LinkedIn Profile

Learn what makes a great LinkedIn profile to ensure you position yourself in the best light for recruiters and stand out in a crowded market.

I discuss why LinkedIn is where you need to be right now and in the future to take your career to the next level.

I cover off points such as:

Why you need a high-quality photo
The importance of a hero image
How to select your vanity URL
Using the About & Featured section to make an impact
Employment history
Why you need to select from the dropdown list
It's about achievements, not duties
Update employment type & select dropdown location
Education - Tertiary onwards
Recommendations are critical; the process to request a recommendation
Building your connections
Setup your security, so critical in today's online world
Make yourself open for recruiters, how to show recruiters you're looking for a new role
Why you need to Google yourself (because we will)
How to appear in front of the right people
Content, share your knowledge
While being an All-Star is so important
The power of hashtags to build your connections
Three hashtags only, this is not Instagram
How to keep your content alive
Why you should follow the companies you love

Thank you, Laura Roscioli, for allowing me to perform a LinkedIn makeover live.

Below are some of the products I mention in the above video.

WIx.com for building a fantastic online CV website for free.

Pexels for a hero image to position you.

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