- Keep your name simple. Do not add extraneous information.
- Your profile should be managed like a professional website. Formatting should be simple and clean and filled with tags that are search friendly.
- Add a photo and keep it professional. Headshots are the best. Photos add personality to your profile.
- Update the section “What you are going now” at least a few times a week.
- Personalize your “public profile” to reflect your name. This allows greater search ability.
- Make sure the jobs you choose to list compliment each other.
- “Experience” is a great place to show your accomplishments. Be creative and aggressive. Take chances.
- List your certifications and licenses.
- Get Recommendations.
- Join groups that are relevant to you and invite those members to become your contacts.
- Add contacts that are of value. Do not build up hundreds of contacts. It reflects poorly on you.
- Use “Answers” sections to position yourself as an expert and to get exposure.
- Use Answers section to get free advice.
- Always be courteous.
- Give back. If someone you do not know contacts you for information provide information to that person. A helping hand will go a long way to building relationships.
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