Professional Growth
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 students use LinkedIn to build their professional brand and enhance career opportunities?
LinkedIn serves as a hub where students can build their professional brand by creating profiles that showcase academic achievements, course completions, and class projects. Students benefit from creating an online presence early, giving them a competitive advantage as employers increasingly search online for new talent. The platform enables students to supplement classroom learning with LinkedIn Learning, develop micro-skills, and grow their network by connecting with peers, professors, and thought leaders. As graduation approaches, alumni connections become valuable resources for internship and job opportunities. This comprehensive ecosystem of learning, networking, and portfolio building empowers students to prepare effectively for tomorrow's careers.
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LinkedIn Learning
00:52 - 03:11
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
00:00 - 05:53
How do I create a basic LinkedIn profile?
Creating a basic LinkedIn profile starts with registering an account using an email you check regularly for notifications. After providing your basic information (name, phone, location), you'll need to optimize your profile step by step, similar to building a resume with experience, skills, and education sections. The profile picture is crucial as it's your professional 'business card' – use a well-lit, recent close-up where you're smiling and wearing work-appropriate attire. Customize your headline beyond just your job title (you have 120 characters), and add a background photo that represents you professionally. Finally, customize your LinkedIn URL to make it easier to share on resumes and business cards.
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EMMOTION by Marat
01:09 - 05:49
How can I enhance my LinkedIn profile's credibility with Skills and Recommendations?
LinkedIn Skills and Endorsements are powerful ways to boost your visibility, despite seeming like a small profile component. You can select up to three skills to pin at the top, which should reflect what you want to be known for. Having others endorse these skills provides social proof of your expertise and helps you appear in relevant searches. Recommendations take this credibility further by allowing coworkers, clients, or partners to share what it's like working with you. This section functions like five-star reviews directly on your profile. To add recommendations, you'll need to request them from your connections by adding a new profile section and selecting people you're already connected with on LinkedIn.
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Kevin Stratvert
11:37 - 14:04
What are the key strategies for managing stress during career transitions?
According to Pavan Sathiraju, managing stress during career transitions involves several practical approaches. First, incorporate physical activities like walking, exercise, or meditation into your daily routine - a strategy recommended by over 100 leaders interviewed in Timothy Ferris's book 'Tribe of Mentors.' Second, reduce external noise from social media and success stories that can cause depression and comparison. Finally, give yourself adequate time for the transition without unrealistic expectations. Pavan emphasizes that career changes are difficult but possible with proper planning, stress management, and leveraging your existing strengths rather than completely starting over.
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Pavan Sathiraju
00:47 - 05:08