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Thursday, April 9, 2015

5 Biggest LinkedIn Profile Mistakes


5 Biggest LinkedIn Profile Mistakes

It is of no wonder why many people complain Social Media are "not working for them". It is exactly those people, who do not see the value and the benefit to invest on their relationships, who most often make the basic and biggest mistakes. 

Above are the top 5 biggest profile mistakes LinkedIn users do. If you really want to connect with the right people, make a sale or land your dream job then avoid these 5 lethal mistakes. 

1) You are not connected to recruiters - Make sure you connect with the right people if you want to get the right job. It is if vital importance to your future success.

2) You do not have a profile photo - Having no profile photo is almost like having no profile on LinkedIn. People who matter will pay no attention to you.

3) You have a boring, generic headline - Make sure you check how your headline shows up in results and that it is interesting for people you wish to connect. Make a clear statement of what you do. Nothing more and nothing less.

4) Your profile lacks the right keywords - It is important to use the right keywords in your profile setup to make it easy for people when searching for someone like you. No one knows what you are capable of unless you make it clear.

5) Your Profile isn't public - It may sound strange enough but it happens. Check out your privacy settings and make sure once again that anyone out there can find you and connect with you.

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