Building a strong LinkedIn profile is crucial in today's job market. It's not just about having a presence, but about creating a habit that showcases your skills and work style. Recruiters increasingly filter job candidates by their skills, not just titles.
Kevin Myhan, a former customer-success role holder, landed a corporate partnership executive position at Stago after beefing up his LinkedIn presence. He posted every weekday, shared his responses to job interview questions, and added 56 skills to his profile.
Gwen Gutierrez, a program manager at Chewy, targeted specific companies and roles, and messaged a former colleague for a referral. She also stripped unrelated experience from her work history to improve LinkedIn's algorithm.
Jeff Conrad, a former Microsoft employee, used LinkedIn's premium service to see who viewed his profile and translated his record into plain English. He also revised his 'about' section multiple times using AI tools.
Kavolshaia Howze, a multimedia news producer, maintained a robust profile featuring videos and work samples. She got a referral and her page was ready for its close-up when the time came.
These experts' LinkedIn makeovers demonstrate the importance of being visible, using your network, and explaining your impact. By following their tips, you can create a strong LinkedIn presence that actually gets you hired.
