From building your profile to adding keywords to building a network—here’s how to set yourself up for success.
At some point during college, you were probably told to “make a LinkedIn” and “start networking” to land your first job. But did anyone actually teach you how? For recent graduates entering a tough job market, LinkedIn is more essential than ever as companies increase the use of AI in hiring and ghost job listings continue to surface.
“LinkedIn is your opportunity to tell your story first,” says Laura Gassner Otting, career coach and author of Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It Should…and What to Do About It. “What do you want that story to look like?”
Beyond being just a job board, LinkedIn allows you to grow your network, establish a personal brand and strengthen your applications. With 87% of recruiters using LinkedIn to source and vet candidates, having an optimized profile as you enter the workforce is critical. I spoke with former recruiters and career counselors to learn what it takes to make your LinkedIn presence and experience work for you.
Read the complete Fast Company article BY Ellie Stevens: https://www.fastcompany.com/91218748/linkedin-tips-land-first-job-headline-bio-work-experience-keywords-skills
