LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers: 7 Updates Recruiters Notice

Your profile is your second resume

Recruiters often check LinkedIn before they call, and many search for candidates on it directly. A profile that matches your resume and uses the right keywords makes you easier to find and easier to trust.

Seven updates that matter

• Headline: go beyond your job title. Add your specialty and value, for example 'Operations Manager | Lean Six Sigma | Multi-Site Logistics.'

• Photo and banner: a clear, current headshot and a simple, relevant banner.

• About section: three short paragraphs covering who you help, your strongest results, and what you want next.

• Experience: two to four accomplishment bullets per role, consistent with your resume.

• Skills: list the skills recruiters search for and pin your top three.

• Open to Work: set your target titles and locations, and choose whether to show it to recruiters only.

• Recommendations: ask two or three former managers or clients for specific recommendations.

Keep your resume and LinkedIn in sync

Mismatched dates or titles raise questions. Update both together whenever you change roles or relaunch a search.

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