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014: LinkedIn mistakes job seekers make & how to optimize your LinkedIn profile
014: LinkedIn mistakes job seekers make & how to optimize your LinkedIn profile
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah goes over some of the common mistakes people make with their LinkedIn profiles and guides you towards creating a more dynamic and memorable profile.
Sarah shares
Creating posts of value, that would create conversation and interaction
How to optimize your profile with strategic language
The two hidden features of LinkedIn that help with visibility
Timestamps
00:21 The problem that I've noticed is that many people don't understand how to really effectively use LinkedIn
01:33 The name of the game here is we need to focus on quality and not quantity.
03:12 Tip #1: the four parts of your LinkedIn profile you must optimize
04:18 The headline is super important because this is heavily factored into the algorithm
08:08 The importance of the about section
10:23 Optimizing your work history
12:28 Five or more skills listed on their skills section are 27% more likely to be contacted by recruiters and hiring managers and talent acquisition specialists.
14:02 Tip number two, two hidden features in LinkedIn to help you be more visible to hiring managers and recruiters.
18:08 Tip number three is you need to strategically increase your visibility with the people and the companies
21:21 Recap? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training with actionable job search tips and with details about what Career Strategy Lab is all about.
➡️ Get your FREE copy of the Career Strategy Podcast Workbook and Episode Guide.
⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please rate and review it to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow along on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
Sarah shares
Creating posts of value, that would create conversation and interaction
How to optimize your profile with strategic language
The two hidden features of LinkedIn that help with visibility
Timestamps
00:21 The problem that I've noticed is that many people don't understand how to really effectively use LinkedIn
01:33 The name of the game here is we need to focus on quality and not quantity.
03:12 Tip #1: the four parts of your LinkedIn profile you must optimize
04:18 The headline is super important because this is heavily factored into the algorithm
08:08 The importance of the about section
10:23 Optimizing your work history
12:28 Five or more skills listed on their skills section are 27% more likely to be contacted by recruiters and hiring managers and talent acquisition specialists.
14:02 Tip number two, two hidden features in LinkedIn to help you be more visible to hiring managers and recruiters.
18:08 Tip number three is you need to strategically increase your visibility with the people and the companies
21:21 Recap? Interested in learning more about Career Strategy Lab? Click here to apply! Once you're accepted we'll send an exclusive training with actionable job search tips and with details about what Career Strategy Lab is all about.
➡️ Get your FREE copy of the Career Strategy Podcast Workbook and Episode Guide.
⭐️ If you're enjoying the podcast, please rate and review it to help us reach more folks!
? Say hi and follow along on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or YouTube.
Released:
May 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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