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Jul 16, 2020 70 Comments

Changes you have made to your LinkedIn profile to make it more attractive to recruiters? What strategies have worked well?

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  • Google
    bigtable

    Go to company page Google

    bigtable
    Removed my profile picture and got 100x more reach outs. I guess I am truly ugly
    Jul 16, 2020 7
  • Amazon
    NFEG08

    Go to company page Amazon

    NFEG08
    I added Amazon to my experience, made no difference lmao
    Jul 16, 2020 7
  • Upgraded to premium. Adds a weight to your profile.
    Jul 16, 2020 16
    • Not worth it for $30 a month for premium. You probably get boosted in the search algorithm for the first couple months to get you hooked. And you can remain anonymous and still see who looked at your profile.

      Otherwise it makes no difference. If a recruiter is really swayed by you having the premium banner, they probably shouldn’t be in that field. I’d say focus on making a good profile, add any courses you’ve taken & keep it up to date. Don’t be a troll, recruiters can and will take a look at your comments and activities on LinkedIn. And post links to some interesting, relevant articles with a short comment. Nothing controversial. That will do wonders for your network IMO.
      Sep 10, 2020
    • I didn't see any benefit of premium
      Sep 10, 2020
  • Oracle
    xualev

    Go to company page Oracle

    xualev
    Use LinkedIn like a search engine so optimize your page for keywords:

    1. Professional profile picture.
    2. Put a background picture for the header, representing your brand by preference.
    3. Add few additional keywords after your job title.
    4. Complete a FULL summary. Use all the length available and put an overview of what you do but also skills, achievement and what you like. LinkedIn use the keyword in their search engine when recruiters are looking for someone.
    5. Put medias/photos/videos of your career at the top featured so people know who you are.
    6. Complete all your experience with full description with responsibilities and achievements.
    7. Add 50 skills not less.
    8. Ask to get 50 recommendations.
    9. Add your volunteer experience, it’s mandatory to get a good profile.
    10. Put your work email, twitter handle and more at the end.
    11. Connect with 500 people of your field as a minimum. Ideally, 5 per day.
    12. Ensure your skillset match the job description and your experience match the job requirements.
    13. Invest in Premium to appear at the top of LinkedIn searches.
    Aug 5, 2020 3
    • Oracle
      xualev

      Go to company page Oracle

      xualev
      I did all the above and more. I have currently 30K connections. This profile and my network opened countless of opportunities.
      The last question is not important for me, I have never experienced this situation with coworkers and do not really pay attention considering the success of the LinkedIn profile.
      Aug 9, 2020
    • Genesys
      washtub

      Go to company page Genesys

      PRE
      Deloitte
      BIO
      Got my 🧠 on my💰and my💰on my 🧠.
       washtub
      👆 This.
      Sep 4, 2020
  • Collins Aerospace / Eng
    50% Sugar

    Go to company page Collins Aerospace Eng

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    Panasonic Avionics
     50% Sugar
    Fill your profile with keywords that recruiters want to see.. they’re dumb anyways. But the key is to entice them to talk to you then it’s up to you to smooth talk your way into a job
    Jul 16, 2020 2