{"id":429,"date":"2021-03-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/?p=429"},"modified":"2021-03-17T01:30:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T01:30:36","slug":"make-your-linkedin-profile-job-search-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/make-your-linkedin-profile-job-search-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Sure Your LinkedIn Profile Is Job-Search Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you ready to begin your search for a new job? One of the first places job-seekers turn is LinkedIn, undoubtedly due to the wide-variety of resources available on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to<span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topresume.com\/career-advice\/10-ways-to-create-a-winning-linkedin-profile\">Top Resume<\/a><\/span>, there are over 600 million LinkedIn users you can potentially network with to lead you to your next place of employment. Not only that, LinkedIn is where you can find thousands of jobs in your field, location and employment level. However, knowing where to start and how to make your profile stand out against the rest can be overwhelming.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to help, Josephine\u2019s Professional Staffing has prepared five quick actionable steps you can take to increase your chances of finding a job on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.) Make Sure Your Profile Picture Is Professional<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First impressions are everything in the world of LinkedIn. When a potential employer or network connection clicks on your profile, you want to make sure your photo not only conveys who you are, but is an accurate representation of your professionalism. Now, not everyone can afford or has access to professional headshots, but that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re out of luck. Use your mobile device to capture a photo of yourself in good lighting, in a nice shirt and looking at the camera. You\u2019ve got this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.) Update The Information In Your Bio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your bio should let the world know a quick summary of what career field you\u2019re in, your top skills, your education and what job opportunities you\u2019re looking for. For example, the last sentence of your LinkedIn summary section could say, \u201cI\u2019m currently searching for job opportunities in the marketing industry\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m looking to connect with other professionals in the marketing industry.\u201d It\u2019s important to let people know what you\u2019re hoping to gain when they view your page. It\u2019s also crucial for the information to be as up-to-date as possible. Having outdated information can lead to confusion and a negative impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.) Set Your Profile To \u201cOpen To Work\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most vital steps when beginning your job search on LinkedIn. When you make a connection, the first thing they\u2019ll be able to see is that you\u2019re open to new job opportunities, leading them to t keep you in mind if they see a job pop-up. Here is an article from the<span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/67405\/let-recruiters-know-you-re-open-to-work?lang=en\">LinkedIn Help page<\/a><\/span> with step-by-step instructions on how to set your profile to \u201cOpen To Work.\u201d You can also add the #OpenToWork banner to your profile photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.) Add Important Links and Descriptions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under each of the work history and education sections, make sure to add descriptions of exactly what you did in that position and how you were able to help those companies. Be specific about metrics and tasks. Also, be sure to add links to any relevant websites, like your portfolio or published works. Taking the time to add in these valuable pieces of information will allow future employers and network connections to see your expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.) Interact With Your Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let people know you\u2019re active on LinkedIn by liking and commenting on posts, job updates and work anniversaries. LinkedIn makes it easy to do this through their notifications tab. Also, make sure you\u2019re messaging valuable connections to let them know you\u2019re on the job hunt and would appreciate any help they might be able to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more professional tips and networking advice sure to help you land your next job? <a href=\"http:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/\">Visit the Josephine\u2019s Professional Staffing blog<\/a> for a variety of posts on the topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to begin finding your next job? 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