Creating a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Noticed

I had a meeting yesterday with a man who is an expert in his particular field. He is in full job search mode, his resume is good but he is having trouble getting noticed. He asked me for some advice on getting visibility. 

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1.  Develop your LinkedIn Profile. Go to YouTube for some easy to follow advice on the set up. LinkedIn also has a tutorial.

2. Join the group Linked Strategies on LinkedIn for even more advice on creating a profile to get you noticed.

3. Start a blog and write about what you know. Link the blog to your LinkedIn profile and then announce it on the “Activity” section of your profile. 

4. Get a Twitter account and Tweet about what you know. Follow other accounts that are similar to your own and retweet their posts. Attach your Twitter account to your LinkedIn profile.

5. Use the edit feature of LinkedIn to upload any presentations to your Summary or Experience sections. One you are in edit mode, click the icon that looks like a box with a plus sign in the corner to add links or upload files.

6. Upload a professional looking headshot. It doesn’t have to be taken by a professional but it shouldn’t be blank, a cartoon character or any other non-professional looking pictures.   

Here are some other tips:
} You can join 50 groups for free plus 50 sub-groups
} Your 50 connections make for a completed profile
} 300 characters are allowed for each invitation to connect
} You are allotted  lifetime 3000 invitations to connect
} You can send 50 people a message at once.
} You are allotted  140 characters for the Status field

On LinkedIn you will want to get noticed.  After updating your profile you’ll get the All Star Profile Strength icon. That should help you be seen.