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Improving your profile

Watch Heather Jacksic explain how to make your LinkedIn profile stand out from the crowd and attract the interest of recruiters.

With nearly 800 million users worldwide, it’s no secret that LinkedIn is by far the best social recruitment tool there is. Not only that, but it’s also an effective digital networking tool so it goes without saying that if you want to find a job, LinkedIn is the place to be.

In this video, Heather gives you five tips for making your LinkedIn profile stand out from the crowd:

  • Complete your profile and keep it updated
  • Include appropriate images
  • Edit your headline
  • Write a creative summary
  • Send personalized connection requests
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