How To Develop A Great LinkedIn Profile (Slide Presentation)
1. Create a LinkedIn Account
Step one is to open a professional social media profile on LinkedIn.
2. Getting Started
Complete your profile using your resume as a guide.
3. Personal Headline
Include a headline that differentiates you, e.g. current job title or a brief statement about your uniqueness.
4. Profile Photo
Upload a smiling professional headshot photo, a smile radiates warmth.
5. Background Image
Select a good background photo that conveys your personality and personal style. The background image appears at the top of your profile. Think of it as a wallpaper for your profile.
6. Professional Summary
Include a summary that says who you are, what you have done, what you can do, what you want to do and use keywords.
7. Work Experience
List positions you have held, current and previous, dates, companies and your major achievements.
8. Education
List your educational qualifications.
9. Honors and Awards
List any relevant honors, certifications and awards.
10. Customized Public Profile URL
Choose a customized Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or web address for your public profile with your name.
11. Edit Your Profile
Proofread your online profile and check for spelling and grammatical errors.
12. Network and Add Connections
Reach out to people you have worked with or gone to school with and add them to your network.
13. Seek Recommendations
Request for recommendations from former workmates, business partners etc.
14. Recommend Others
Recommend others sincerely – former colleagues, bosses, business partners, classmates etc.
15. Include Your Interests
Add your interests or hobbies, they can make you connect with others and be more relatable.
16. Follow Companies
Search for and follow the company you work for; follow other companies that you like or admire.
17. Manage Privacy Settings
Manage your privacy settings and notifications according to your personal preferences. Also customize how your public profile should appear.
18. Add Languages
Add your language skills – bilingual and multilingual language skills are an asset.
19. Follow Influencers
Search for a few inspirational influencers who speak to your heart and follow them.
20. Introductions
Ask for introductions or referrals if you need them and return the favor to others who need your assistance.
21. Voluntary Experience
Include your community experience, volunteering gigs and causes that you care about.
22. Work Portfolio
You can add a portfolio of a few high quality work samples or examples that you are proud of. Be careful not to violate any non-disclosure agreements with current or previous employers or clients.
23. Add Key Skills
Include at least three or more of your top or specialized skills.
24. Endorse Other People’s Skills
Endorse the outstanding skills of your connections or network. A good practice is to endorse people for only those skills you know they possess, this adds to the value of the endorsement.
25. Join Groups
Join a few good groups in your niche area or your areas of interest.
26. Share, Like and Comment
Share, like or comment on articles, postings and discussions that make an impression on you.
27. Share the Love
Congratulate and give kudos to your connections on milestones e.g. work anniversaries, new job, promotions etc.
28. Read Posts
Read articles published by others that can help you grow personally and professionally.
29. Publish Posts/Articles
You can also publish your own articles on topics that you care about that can add value to others.
30. Discover Channels
Find and follow any channel that features articles and topics that are of interest to you such as technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and management etc.
31. LinkedIn SlideShare
Learn many exciting topics and slide presentations via SlideShare. You can also share/upload your presentations.
32. Routine Maintenance
Update your professional social media profile on a regular basis. Synchronize your LinkedIn profile with your resume to ensure consistency of your professional experience.
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How To Develop A Great LinkedIn Profile (Slide Presentation)
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This slide presentation shows How To Develop A Great LinkedIn Profile.
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Duncan Muguku
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