Your LinkedIn profile is not a resume.
A well-defined profile should project you and your services above the opportunity horizon. It shouldn’t focus on what you have done but rather what you are capable of doing. Part of every profile should present the cultural impact that you have on companies with whom you work. Your vision, drive and mission as a person. It shouldn’t be a Jack Webb version of Jack Webb, “Just the facts ma’am, just the facts.”
Remember that LinkedIn is not just digital; it is digital MEDIA!
It should include soft skills such as: communication, teamwork, collaboration, execution, perseverance.
Your Headshot
You should be smiling or at least look approachable. In the shot, include your shoulders, neck, and head, a collared shirt for men and a professional top for women.
Headline
Your Headline should answer the question: Who are you?
Customer-centric sales professional who has helped hundreds of businesses just like yours by providing excellent value, prompt service, and in-depth industry knowledge.
Overview
Expand upon your deliverables. Some LinkedIn users talk about themselves even more here. Take this opportunity to elaborate about what motivates you. Even share a story. Some folks even suggest that you include hobbies and personal pursuits.
Recommendations
Recommendations are essential to providing social proof to those individuals viewing your LinkedIn profile. Recommendations need to be specific about your deliverables. Remember that recommendations are powerful because they tell the story about you from the customer’s point of view.
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