The right recruiter can guide you to your dream job. This is especially true for high-level positions because most employers for high-level positions don't post a job posting publicly and rely solely on recruiters to find the right talent.
They aren't necessarily there to help you find a job unless
you have what they need to fill the job. To engage recruiters, you must
demonstrate that you meet most, if not all, of the qualification requirements
for the job opening.
Keep reading to know what recruiters need to see in your
LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn Headline
Your LinkedIn title is basically the descriptive line that
accompanies your profile By default, it lists your name and your current job
title. Recruiters depend on this
Tell the recruiter what you have to offer in a brief. A job
title is fine, but it should also let the recruiter know what specific industry
you are in. For example, “Account Manager” doesn't say much, but “Healthcare PR
Account Manager” is more specific and will tell a lot more. You should build your LinkedIn profile in a
way it includes keywords. Because recruiters search with specific keywords to
acquire potential candidates
Read: How to Build a Professional Portfolio
Summary
Your summary, located in the "About" section of
your LinkedIn profile, should briefly tell the reader what you're bringing to
the table. This is where you can showcase your personal branding.
Include your personal brand statement, information about
your core skills as a professional (how do you like to add value?). Adding
relevant keywords and phrases to the jobs you are looking for will also help
increase the chances of your profile showing up in recruiters' search results.
Experience and Skills
Recruiters want to know the potential of each candidate. So
in your LinkedIn profile, detail what you've accomplished and how you've used
the skills to achieve goals.
Show measurable results. This means you need to quantify
your work experience. Include key skills related to your job profile and get
them endorsed to ensure they show up when recruiters do a skill-based
research
Connections
Recruiters examine your networking skills for a combination
of quality and relevance. Quantity is less of a factor (but you want to have at
least 50 quality leads) because if you have more than 500 connections, but 95%
of the leads are not related to the field or industry for the job, this does
not offer much value.
Engage in conversations with relevant people in your network
(in the profession and industry you want to work in) by joining the same
LinkedIn groups and participating in discussions, commenting on their posts or
articles, Seeking help from contacts you both have in common to help with the
introduction and send a direct connect request offering a reason to connect.
Recommendations
Try to get recommendations from your seniors or employees
working in a similar industry or profile. These recommendations will not only
give a positive impact on the recruiter but will also be used as a preliminary
reference check.
Recruiters want to
see that you have other professionals in the field or in the industry who vouch
for your experience, skills, and abilities.
Depending on the type of relationship you have with one of your LinkedIn connections, ask if they would mind writing a recommendation on
your LinkedIn profile. You can help them by reminding them of an experience
that can serve as a focal point for the recommendation. Plus, when you write a
good recommendation for others, they will usually either reciprocate or are
willing to reciprocate if asked.
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