{"626510":{"#nid":"626510","#data":{"type":"news","title":"8 Tips for a Top-notch LinkedIn Profile","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArticle by Autumn Siebold\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond the bullet points of your resume, your LinkedIn profile is often an employer\u0026rsquo;s first real impression of you. So, deciding what should \u0026mdash; and shouldn\u0026rsquo;t \u0026mdash; be on it is a big decision.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;A LinkedIn profile is a great way to show off your experience in your own voice,\u0026rdquo; said Clarence Anthony Jr., assistant director of Graduate Career Development. \u0026ldquo;You can show off your personality in your profile more than you can in a cover letter or resume.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are Anthony\u0026rsquo;s top eight strategies for creating an effective and engaging LinkedIn profile:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStart with a good hook. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026ldquo;The About section is basically a written elevator pitch. Focus on talking about what you\u0026rsquo;re proud of and what your goals are,\u0026rdquo; Anthony said. \u0026ldquo;For example, a good hook would cover what you\u0026rsquo;ve accomplished thus far, the skills that you\u0026#39;ve developed, and the direction that you see your career heading.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind the perfect picture\u003C\/strong\u003E. This can be a professional headshot or a photo of you at work, like in the lab or giving a presentation. \u0026ldquo;You want a clear image that shows you in a professional setting,\u0026rdquo; he\u0026nbsp;added.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReveal the story behind your resume. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s important to describe your work in a\u0026nbsp;fashion that tells a story and is engaging \u0026mdash; don\u0026rsquo;t just repeat the bullet points on your resume,\u0026rdquo; Anthony said. \u0026ldquo;Look at other LinkedIn profiles for people who are in the job you want\u0026nbsp;or in the same industry, and approach the way you describe your experiences in a similar way to how they did.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShow your full skill set. \u003C\/strong\u003EThe Skills and Endorsements section of your profile acts as a filter for recruiters. So, be sure that it is thorough, and keep it updated as you gain new skills, Anthony added.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDon\u0026rsquo;t go off-topic. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026ldquo;Sometimes, people treat LinkedIn like Facebook,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;ve seen people post extremely political things to their LinkedIn feed, or even use it for dating,\u0026rdquo; Anthony said. \u0026ldquo;That doesn\u0026rsquo;t look good to recruiters.\u0026rdquo; He recommends that you stick to only posting professional information like job updates and articles related to your career field. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECheck your feed daily. \u003C\/strong\u003EAnthony reviews his LinkedIn feed at least once a day. \u0026ldquo;If you\u0026rsquo;re looking to contact recruiters, you can find them just by searching \u0026lsquo;hiring\u0026rsquo; and the company name,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;Plus, you can see who\u0026rsquo;s been looking at your profile. And the News and Views section is a great way to keep up with industry trends.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAsk for advice. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026ldquo;Something a lot of students overlook is the Career Advice\u0026nbsp;section on your profile page,\u0026rdquo; Anthony said. Here, you can select a certain industry and topics you\u0026rsquo;d like to get advice on. \u0026ldquo;Once you sign up, it matches you with a few people you can message and ask to mentor you in that field,\u0026rdquo; he added.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdate your feed and your profile regularly.\u003C\/strong\u003E Again, think about first impressions. It\u0026rsquo;s likely that this is the first time recruiters are seeing you. \u0026ldquo;Be sure that the information on your profile page is current,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;And post regularly to your feed.\u0026nbsp;You want to show that you\u0026rsquo;re a productive and engaged individual.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more advice on using LinkedIn or other\u0026nbsp;career-related topics, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/graduate-advisors\u0022\u003Eschedule an appointment with one of the graduate career advisors\u003C\/a\u003E in the Center for Career Discovery and Development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECheck out these tips from a career advisor to make your LinkedIn profile stand out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Check out these tips from a career advisor to make your LinkedIn profile stand out. 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