LinkedIn Public Profile
How do you attract people to grow your LinkedIn network?
There are three key strategies for attracting people to your network: outreach, posting, and engagement. Outreach involves connecting with interesting people by explaining why you find them valuable. Posting means creating content about topics you're passionate about to build trust and visibility. Engagement involves interacting with others' posts and comments, which is especially effective for beginners. Start by engaging with people's content, then reach out personally, and finally create meaningful posts once you've established connections. Building a network takes time, but these strategic approaches help develop meaningful professional relationships.
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Guillaume Moubeche
02:07 - 04:20
How can freshers and students create a standout LinkedIn profile to get noticed by recruiters?
Creating a standout LinkedIn profile begins with disabling profile update notifications and customizing your URL with your name for better searchability. Craft a professional profile picture (which increases views by 14x) using a background remover and Canva, and design a compelling banner with your personal brand message. For your headline, include industry-specific keywords from job descriptions rather than stating "seeking new opportunities." Complete your Education section, write a keyword-rich About summary, and add at least five relevant skills. Request recommendations from colleagues and consider earning Top Voice badges in your field. Finally, enable the "Open to Work" feature and express interest in target companies.
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René Delescen
00:00 - 12:59
How can you effectively reach out to prospects on LinkedIn to book meetings?
To effectively book meetings on LinkedIn, start by optimizing your profile with a professional smiling photo and a headline focused on how you help people rather than your job title. This increases connection acceptance rates by not immediately signaling you're a salesperson. When reaching out, use a one-sentence framework that begins with an observation about the prospect followed by a simple question to start a conversation. Avoid lengthy sales pitches. For follow-ups, use video messages or voice notes through the mobile app - these stand out because they're rarely used and clearly personalized. This approach feels more like a natural conversation than a corporate pitch, making prospects more likely to respond.
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Sales Feed
00:36 - 06:25
How can I optimize my LinkedIn headline for maximum visibility to recruiters?
The headline is one of the first things people see when they come across your LinkedIn profile, making it crucial to optimize effectively. Create a single concise sentence that includes your job title and the value you bring to potential employers. Include specific details about your role, key skills, and area of expertise while avoiding generic buzzwords like 'motivated' or 'rock star.' Follow a template structure of 'Role, Skill, Interest and Value Proposition.' For students, this might look like 'Pursuing Computer Science at ABC | JavaScript, Node.js | Web Development.' For professionals, craft something like 'Data Scientist at ABC | Python, PyTorch | Helping hospitals reduce ML training costs.' This focused approach makes your headline both searchable and impactful to recruiters.
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Ashish Pratap Singh
02:26 - 04:34
What are the essential elements of an optimized LinkedIn profile?
An optimized LinkedIn profile requires several key elements, beginning with a professional photo that reflects your current appearance. Your headline should serve as a hook that speaks to your target job titles, while the About section needs to utilize all 2,600 available characters to effectively introduce yourself. Keyword optimization throughout the profile is crucial - from headline to recommendations - ensuring recruiters can find you using industry-relevant search terms. The experience section should go beyond a resume copy, highlighting career trajectory and achievements. Additionally, maintaining active engagement on LinkedIn through meaningful comments and thought leadership posts, along with building a robust professional network, significantly enhances your profile's effectiveness.
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Intel Alumni Network Videos
02:18 - 04:27
How can optimizing your LinkedIn profile help with job search success?
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile can significantly increase your visibility to recruiters and boost your interview opportunities. As Asees explains, his optimized profile helped him receive interview calls from top companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The key optimization areas include customizing your URL, choosing a professional profile picture, writing an engaging headline with your job title and value proposition, and creating a keyword-rich about section targeting relevant industry terms. Additionally, having strategic skills with endorsements and showcasing work samples in your featured section can make your profile stand out. Most of these optimizations can be implemented within a few hours while providing lasting benefits to your job search process.
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Ashish Pratap Singh
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