LinkedIn is the social network for busy professionals. If you’re not on LinkedIn you need to be.
This article provide some great information on how to build a powerful LinkedIn profile.
http://www.jeffbullas.com/2015/02/18/9-steps-creating-powerful-linkedin-profile/
Take another look at the infographic at the beginning of the article. It lays out some compelling statistics for optimizing your LinkedIn profile. A simple photo will result in 14 times the viewers. I must admit that, while I accept most LinkedIn connection requests I get, I often do not accept a request that is not accompanied by a photo.
The other piece of information on the infographic that really struck me was that 42% of hiring managers say that they consider volunteer experience the equivalent of formal work experience. This means that if you’re out of work and looking for a job you should volunteer. Not only will you stay active and connected, you will be adding to your credentials.
If you’re on LinkedIn, I suggest you print the article above and use it is as a way to enhance the quality of your profile. If you’re not on LinkedIn, I suggest that you create an account and use the nine steps in the article to create a robust profile — don’t forget the photo.
Your career mentor,
Bud
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