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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

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody


014: LinkedIn mistakes job seekers make & how to optimize your LinkedIn profile

FromCareer Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody

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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.

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Released:
May 3, 2023
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The Career Strategy Podcast is the go-to resource for UX and Product People committed to career growth. In each episode, Sarah Doody, Founder + CEO of Career Strategy Lab, shares her expertise and actionable tips to stand out as a candidate in a crowded market and strategically land your dream role without wasting time applying to hundreds of jobs by focusing on the most important product you'll ever work on, "The Product of You." Grab your free copy of the Season 1 Workbook and Episode Guide at CareerStrategyPodcast.com