How to create and optimize your LinkedIn profile for higher career success

You can simply install the LinkedIn app or go to the website and fill up all the details which are required like your first name, last name, email address, password. And while you are setting up your profile always make sure that you put it all in a professional manner like-

• Pick the right Profile photo, which is professional yet friendly.

• Make sure you look neat and clean in your profile photo.

• Your profile photo has to be one of the recent one and not the one from your high-school.

• Always choose a high quality picture because Quality is Key.

Use the right headlines, your headline is very important because that is the first thing the recruiters are going to look at. So make sure it is interesting, clear and short. You can also include your skills that are relevant.

Create a summary that stands out. Because that is the first thing a recruiter is going to read after your headline. The good summary includes-

• Your years of experience.

• Any relevant skills & accomplishments.

• Things you are passionate about.

• The kind of job/role you are looking for.

Update Experience

Then comes the experience section. If you have any experience then make sure you put it in right way and make it stand out. 

• Put only relevant work experience.

• Describe your achievements.

• For every job experience you have include responsibilities/ achievements.

How to Optimize your LinkedIn profile

• Be Active On LinkedIn

Being active on LinkedIn is very important. It can help you in many ways. If you make it a part of your daily routine and your work, it will benefit you from marketing insights and social selling opportunities. 

• Showcase Your Skills

Showcasing your skills is very important. Because LinkedIn is all about knowledge and skills you have. So if you update skills, write posts based on your experiences & showcase your best work it will help you so much. 

• Network Building

Building strong network of professional contacts is as important as getting a perfect job. Because when you have strong network with professionals it helps you grow more and learn more not just about the work & skills but the industry. How the industry works. You get the right knowledge  you need by the professional themselves.

• Interact

Writing, sharing & engaging is like making connections. Interact with people as much as you can. Like commenting, reacting or re-sharing will help you engage with more people. You can also tag people to boost your credibility and reach.