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Mehfila A Parkkulthil
Mehfila A Parkkulthil

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3 ways to build an impressive profile in LinkedIn

To build a impressive profile there are 3 pillars you need to cover .

  1. Landing page
  2. Storytelling
  3. Networking

Landing page

Linkedin image

Professional pic

  • Its is often the first part of your landing page that catches eye first. If possible, get a professional photographer to take your photo. They know how to handle lighting, angles, and editing to make you look your best.
  • Aim for a friendly, approachable, and confident expression. A slight smile often works best.
  • Using similar style of photo across all professional platforms for consistency and better personal brand recognition. Aim for a friendly, approachable, and confident expression. A slight smile often works best.
  • The photo should be well-composed, usually showing your head and shoulders.
  • Choose a simple and clean background that doesnโ€™t distract from your face.

About Section

Designing your about according to your educational background and job you arw seeking can help you to rank your profile .

  • Long stories short.
  • Use pointers.

Posts

Posts are the way how you interact mostly with strangers .
Topics to post

  • Achievements and your story.
  • Creating content that provides value.
  • Dont post daily add value and uniqueness.

Experience

  • Now this is the most important section , where you need to provide projects or skills you have acquired during the learning cycle with certificates.
  • Work experiences or skills or projects you have worked on .

Licences and certificates

Certificates from Udemy or google achieved can be added to enhance credibility.


Storytelling

  • A skill that can develop through practice.
  • Start speaking , writing and listening to others . You will eventually turn out to be a good storyteller.

Networking

  • Try connecting with people working in firms you would like to work or has been through your path .
  • Seek help and guidance from people who are expert in the field you wanna grow.

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