Eshan Maitra
Believe it or not, humans are hard wired to suspect a man’s every other characteristic based their first meet. Often the guesses personifythe bases of the person’s image.But now in modern age, our identity has become more of digital than in papers. Therefore, LinkedIn profile is often required in many job applies nowadays. So, to make a solid first impression you must smartify your digital profiles along with nurturing your skills and earning achievements. As business leaders say, “You have to LEARN to SELL Yourself!”.
Here are the 9 most effective ways for you to to make your LinkedIn profile stand out than the rest
1. None Cares About Your Birthday
This might have come wrong. But this is totally legit in a job interview room. Much like that, leave all this kinds of personal information to yourself. Also do not bother adding your reasons why you left your last job, or anything else to justify (be a subject to be judged) yourself. Only state facts to prove your value, you are not here to negotiate your feelings here.
2. Keep a Busy Journal
even if you were lucked out in your last job.
Do not just leave huge interval in between. Rather keep yourself involved in social or volunteering services. Else, the viewer probably think you spent days sitting on your lazy bum watching TV, for past unemployed months.
3. Send a PDF – Not a Word file
It is time you learn to use Office software properly. Breaking up of word structures in a different computer is a very common thing. So convert your resume to a PDF file before sending. Else, the interviewer might feel trolled seeing jumbled sentences.
4. Do Not Use Your ‘cool’ Email Account
“deeznuts@yahoo.com”, might have looked in high school. But as you hit the professional stage, you must need a sane sounding and professional looking email id. Such as, fakrulchowdhury@gmail.com. Avoid lame numbers (Not even 555 or 666).
5. Misspelling and Bad Grammar is a Taboo
Nothing undermines your focus and dedication other than this in your resume or any kind of identity exhibiting content.
6. Sharp Smile and Direct Look in the Camera
Nothing can bring out a better first impression than a professional looking profile picture and hit the judgy eyes! Even consider hiring a professional photographer.
7. Simplicity is The Key
Shining it up doesn’t mean you gotta spread glitters all over the things. Use simple Times New Roman font of 12 pt. Also do not clamp up the spaces mentioning all your triumphs such as, 1st place in High School science fair.
8. Define Your Experience
Do not just put names of your positions and the name of the place where you worked. Mention your experiences and the learning opportunities (small mistakes).
9. Avoid Generic Job Titles
Do not just put employee rank/grade such clerk or manager. Specify the position mentioning the affiliations.