Not quite.
To be successful in your job search, your profile must be TARGETED, COMPLETED, and OPTIMISED.
If your profile does not match the role you want ➡️ you will not appear in recruiters' candidate searches. As simple as that. 🤷♀️
So, here is what you should do to make your profile a magnet for employers:
🧲 Make your profile photo and other profile sections publicly visible (edit your visibility settings).
🧲 Revise or set your "Open to work" feature—be very targeted and specific about the job titles, locations, and workplace types you want. Recruiters filter and prioritise candidates by “Open to Work” if they match their preferences.
🧲 Write a strategic LinkedIn headline (you can find more about how to do it on the Articles & Tips page on my website).
🧲 Choose the job titles from the drop-down list LinkedIn offers you in the Experience section. In their LinkedIn searches, recruiters always include a combination of various titles that could be similar to the scope of their openings.
🧲 Add all 50+ skills in the Skills section, and make sure the top 3 are the most relevant for your target job. Recruiters include a combination of keywords/synonyms that match the skills for roles.
🧲 Start following the company before you apply.
All employers will search you up on LinkedIn (and other social media) before reaching out to you. Make it easy for them to find you and read the info you want them to read.
Now it's easier than ever to make your profile a powerful job search tool and find a new job faster. If you are not quite tech-savvy and LinkedIn profile optimisation is not your thing, ask for professional assistance with this.
Curious to know what recruiters see on their LinkedIn dashboard when you apply for a job through LinkedIn?
Check out the video below. 👇
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