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LinkedIn Mistakes to Avoid
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I’ve heard that in 2015 most hires will be found on LinkedIn or via employee referrals. Since LinkedIn is such an important piece in the hiring puzzle, don’t let silly mistakes be the reason you weren’t sought out and hired for your dream job.
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• No Profile Picture: A Profile Picture is the first thingthat employers look at when they want to know moreabout you. A picture is worth a 1000 words and yourprofile picture is worth a job offer. Make sure that theprofile picture icon is not left barren and is constantlyupdated with your latest photo.
Here are a few LinkedIn mistakes that you should bear in mind to avoid:
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• Check your Privacy Settings: Looking out for a new jobwhilst working with your present employer? Then youmight want to keep things hushed on your LinkedInProfile. Revise your LinkedIn privacy settings to preventothers from receiving updates of your job hunt.
• Quality over Quantity: With your LinkedIn Profile, it is thequality of networks that matters over the number ofconnections that you may have acquired. These connectionsare essential for your career advancement as they can it’simportant to have quality connections over quantity.LinkedIn is the hub for building connections that can bebeneficial for your career.
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• Profile Summary: Come what may, but do not miss theprofile summary! Your summary is a short descriptionabout you, and should assist you in marketing yourselfgives you the advantage over other contenders. Get originaland look for ways to make others hire you!
• Status Updates: Consistency is key when it comes toLinkedIn activities, but do not do these things excessively.Being active will help in building your relationships andfostering durable connections.
• Use these tips to make a stellar LinkedIn Profile
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