These days, like it or not, LinkedIn is an extremely valuable tool in the professional world, especially when you’re searching for a job. If your profile isn’t current, or if your picture is fuzzy and irrelevant (like a really cool filtered vacation photo of you in sunglasses), you could be ruining your chances of landing a new gig.
And, I know—it’s really overwhelming to make sure your page is in tip-top shape, as there are so many different components to keep track of. Just thinking about updating mine sends me into a (very) slight panic. Where do I even start?
If you want hiring managers to see you in a positive light, or for your name to pop up in other people’s feeds more, these 23 simple tricks from Skillcrush will help you. Good luck!
Infographic courtesy of Skillcrush. Photo of person on computer courtesy of Shutterstock.
Abby works in health education and prevention at a university in Washington, DC. When she’s not trying to make the world a healthier place, you can find her taking selfies with her cat (Mildred Meow Meow), hunting down the city's best grilled cheese, or zipping through the city on her bike, named Libby. Say hi on Twitter.
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