A high-quality camera phone and good lighting can do wonders. If you don’t have a headshot, do not be dismayed. And “professional” does not mean it must be shot by a professional photographer. A professional profile photo is important. Don’t forget to make a good first impression. “Keywords are critical in both a resume and Linkedin profile, specifically the summary,” said McKinley Senior Recruiting Manager Gretchen Stanford. “An effective and correct way to use keywords is to create a ‘specialties’ paragraph within the profile summary.” When recruiters search for those key terms, your profile will appear in their search results.ģ. What are the key words that describe the job you want? In which roles have you used those skills in the past? Do you know which skills hiring managers are most looking for in your field? (You can see the most sought after skills in creative and digital marketing in the 2017 Marketing Hiring Trends Report.) Sprinkle these words into your headline and various past position descriptions where they fit. Keep it relevant and focused and you’ll make a strong and clear case for where you should be next.Ģ. Start by using the summary section to infuse your profile with personality and share the story of where you have been and where you are going. Flesh out your LinkedIn profile keeping in mind the job you are seeking. Your LinkedIn profile exists not only to give an overview of your work experience up until this point, but it should also have a clear arc based on the job you are seeking. Create a clear and compelling career story. And if you are on LinkedIn, here are five ways to get noticed by recruiters and get one step closer to your dream job.ĥ Best Kept Secrets to Get a Recruiter’s Attention on LinkedInġ. We fully recommend that if you have not joined LinkedIn yet, do it today. No matter which camp you’re in, if you are a job seeker, LinkedIn presents an opportunity for you to get the right story (your skills, experience, and passion) in front of the right audience (recruiters and hiring managers). I doubt that it could help me reach my goals. It’s a necessary evil but I’m not really active on it.It’s a great way to keep up with people and build connections!.Job seekers generally fall into one of three schools of thought when it comes to LinkedIn:
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