When it comes to your LinkedIn profile, you have a few seconds to persuade hiring managers to consider you. Does yours measure up and make a great impression? Or could it use an upgrade?<\/p>\r\n
If you\u2019re like many candidates, your LinkedIn profile probably needs some work. Many times, people create one and forget about it. It gets outdated fast and therefore doesn\u2019t resonate with hiring managers or recruiters.<\/p>\r\n
So how can make a change without investing a lot of time you don\u2019t have?<\/p>\r\n
Focus on one area: Your LinkedIn summary<\/a>. This is the text box at the top of your LinkedIn profile, under your photo<\/a>. It\u2019s an open-ended space and gives you the opportunity to sell yourself. It\u2019s also the area most read by hiring managers.<\/p>\r\n To set yourself apart in it, go beyond simply focusing on what you do, but who you are. For instance, offer insight into what drives you and why a potential employer would be intrigued and want to reach out. Some tips for doing that include:<\/p>\r\n You\u2019re not writing an autobiography. You\u2019re simply providing a written elevator pitch and trying to persuade hiring managers that you\u2019re someone worth considering. This is the area to discuss your strengths and what you\u2019re known for, yet in a way that\u2019s clear, simple and concise.<\/p>\r\n One easy exercise to practice when you\u2019re doing this is to set a timer for 10 or 15 seconds and talk out loud about yourself and the value you offer. Once you\u2019re satisfied with your answer, you can then sit down and write it out.<\/p>\r\n When you\u2019re writing your summary, impact matters. In other words, what kind of impact did you have in a past position, with a previous boss, on fellow co-workers or with customers? You can include examples of a time when you solved a problem, found a mistake, increased sales, or simply made life easier for someone. Whatever you do discuss, identify why it was important, to whom it mattered, and quantify it wherever possible.<\/p>\r\n Do you have a unique skill set or ability that will set you apart? Make sure you highlight it, even if it\u2019s not necessarily relevant to the role you\u2019re interested in. For instance, if you speak another language or multiple ones, this can be especially attractive to employers with a global presence. It\u2019s also another way you\u2019ll stand out in a sea of other candidates. So focus on one or two areas that makes you unique.<\/p>\r\n With endless LinkedIn profiles out there, it can seem impossible to set yourself apart. Let ResumeSpice help if you\u2019re struggling with the task. We offer LinkedIn profile writing help<\/a> that can help you build yours from the ground up or modify an existing one<\/a>, taking it to a new level. If you\u2019re ready to learn more, call 832.930.7378 <\/strong>or contact us<\/a> online.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to your LinkedIn profile, you have a few seconds to persuade hiring managers to consider you. Does yours measure up and make a great impression? Or could it use an upgrade?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1900,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[599,332,600],"class_list":["post-20436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-linkedin-tips","tag-linkedin-profile-help","tag-linkedin-profile-writing-service","tag-professional-linkedin-profile-writers"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tKeeping it simple.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Describing the impact you have.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Highlighting any special skills.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n