subject: Making Use Of LinkedIn - Electrical Engineer Resume Style [print this page] Making Use Of LinkedIn - Electrical Engineer Resume Style
The LinkedIn network is best described as the social network for professionals. Using LinkedIn is like submitting your resume in reverse, as opposed to creating a resume then submitting it out everywhere, you design your profile (which is just like a resume) on LinkedIn.
Anyone can then find and look at your profile to see if you're right for their job. There's a catch however. Just like a real Electrical Engineer resume, your linked in profile can be regarded as a professional document, so if you fill your profile with rubbish or false claims you will definitely get a cold response just like a rubbish resume would. LinkedIn can be a powerful asset, however beware, all your efforts to create a great profile could be wasted if you don't do some simple things.
Here's a few techniques for getting the best out of your of your LinkedIn profile:
Make Use Of Industry Keywords
Make sure to use industry keywords in your profile. Just like searching on Google recruiters search LinkedIn for things that interest them. If you aren't mentioning industry keywords in your resume you may never show up in a search.
Add Tags To Your Profile
The tag section under your name should include a statement about you and what you're up to. Use this space to add a big claim about your skills, current role or job.
Keep it fresh and up to date
Be sure to add regular status updates about projects and jobs you've completed or are working on. This ensures your profile stays up to date. As you finish a project add it to your experience section then add any people "connections" you made.
Connecting You're Websites
While it's tempting to link some of your favourite websites into your profile, i' d advise you don't unless you have 100% control over them. I treat my LinkedIn profile like I would my Electrical Engineer Resume so I keep my social media sites well away.
Get Recommendations
I like to write recommendations for other people I've worked with (if they are any good) and then encourage them to do the same for me. Positive feedback on your work helps form a very positive external impression for the recruiter.
Construct Great Content
Build up your profile by having as much content as possible, add experience, certifications, groups and anything professional you're into. Content in these areas helps round out your experience and public image. By keeping your LinkedIn profile as up to date as possible your ensuring that you're fully optimised for recruiters, potential employers and that your current Electrical Engineer Resume matches your internet profile.
