how to gain "all star" profile strength on your linkedin profile
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Have you wondered what the meter is on the right hand side of your LinkedIn Profile? In this tutorial I go over the importance of receiving "All Star" Strength and how to achieve this status.TRANSCRIPT
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How to Gain “All Star” Profile Strength on your LinkedIn Profile
Created by Camilla Simon for Career Weekly
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What is “All Star” Profile Strength?
• The Profile Strength meter is on the right side of your profile and gauges how robust your profile is.
• The strength will increase as you add more content.
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The Benefits of “All Star” Profile Strength
• Ensures your profile will appear in LinkedIn Search results.
• You will appear higher in a search based on the following criteria:
1. Profile Completeness (100% only)2. Connections in Common (shared)3. Connections by Degree (1st Degree, then 2nd, then 3rd)4. Groups in Common (shared)
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Accessing the Profile Strength Meter
• Log in to LinkedIn.• Click “Profile”.
• Profile Strength Meter will be on the far right side.
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4 Levels of Profile Strength
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Requirements for “All Star” Profile Strength
• Your Industry and Location• An up-to-date Current Position (with a description)• Two Past Positions• Your Education• Your Skills (minimum of 3)• A Profile Photo• At least 50 Connections
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Tips for Completing your LinkedIn Profile
• Take your time. It will probably take many sessions to update your profile and make it perfect.
• Learn from other LinkedIn Profiles. This will help you decide what you like and do not like .
• Do not use your resume as your only source of information.
• Make sure that your photo is professional. Example: wear clothes you would wear to an interview.
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Sources• Foote, Andy. “Why You Should COMPLETE Your
LinkedIn PROFILE." LinkedIn Insights. 27 March 2013. Web. 17 August 2013.
• “Profile Strength Help Information." LinkedIn N.p.,Web. 19 August 2013.