COVID Course Week 2 Episode 3

Week 2: Be the Popular Kid on LinkedIn Focused on REMOTE

Episode 3

The Final Ingredients for the Perfect LinkedIn Profile

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Video Time: 4 Minutes Action Time: 30 Minutes

You have almost successfully created the perfect LinkedIn profile and are on your way to getting noticed by the hiring manager of your dream job! There are just a few more steps to help you get there.

Experience Section:

1.Add in your work experience (if you have anything REMOTE to add, even better).

2.Make sure all names, dates, etc. are accurate.

3.Add in your work experience (if you have anything REMOTE to add, even better).
Focus on specific times you helped the company move forward, like coming with an idea to solve a company-wide problem. “Used knowledge of support beams to prevent the building from collapsing on short notice” sounds a lot better than “knowledgable and quick thinking”.

4.Use keywords, remember what we talked about in the last episode?
Keywords and phrases are how hiring managers and recruiters are searching for you.

5.Add project/work samples, presentations, etc.

Work Experience:

1.In your profile, click on “Add Profile Section,”, and then in the dropdown under “Background,”, click the plus sign next to “Work Experience”.

You may have to expand the “Background” section by clicking on it to reveal the “Work Experience” option! You may feel like you are fighting against lots of competition right now, but don’t panic. Any type of experience, whether big or small will help, especially any remote experiences you have. So, list that summer job at McDonald’s. Internships are a great way to strengthen your profile while gaining that hands-on experience. They also allow you to network with professionals, increase your confidence in your abilities, and explore a new career path. Lucky for you we have the perfect internship for you. Join our team of super interns and gain valuable skills while working from the comfort of your own home! To learn more go to: https://www.superinterns.com/get-a-virtual-internship-2/

2.In the window that pops up, fill out the fields with your work info.

Make sure all names and dates are correct! Hiring managers want to see how long you have worked at certain places, so they know that you can keep a steady job.

3.Make sure Update my headline is not checked.

You don’t want to erase your headline magic by letting LinkedIn automatically update it!

4.Fill in your Job Description.

List your accomplishments, not just job details! Think how YOU helped the company. This is best done by citing a problem, describing your action, and quantifying the result. For example: “I promoted team building, cross-functional training, and employee communication; thereby, increasing productivity by 15%.” And don’t forget to use keywords. Remember what we talked about in the last episode? Keywords and phrases are how hiring managers and recruiters are searching for you. Look up the keywords that are pertinent to your career or position and sprinkle them throughout your profile and summary. Reaching out to recruiters can be intimidating, so make them come to you!

HERE’S A TIP:

You can write your job description in paragraph form, but most of the time, a bulleted list is better for readability. LinkedIn doesn’t let you format text into a list, but you can cheese it by using ALT+0149 to make your own bullets! Now if only they would let you get that Red Rider Bee Bee Gun You’ve always wanted, so you could put someone’s eye out!

5.Add in any project/work samples, presentations, or other media you may have that relates to this job!

You can do this by clicking “Upload” to upload a document, or “Link” to give a URL they can follow if it’s on a site somewhere. They say the proof is in the pudding. Well, give them the pudding, too! Your online portfolio is always a valuable way to show your skill sets.

6.Make sure Share with network is toggled Off.

This will prevent LinkedIn from announcing your job change to the world like a crier at a Renaissance Faire. If you want to share it, by all means, go ahead, but we’re all about hogging the glory while we’re setting up, especially if this is a past job.

7.Click Save.

8.You’ve got a new job experience!

Scroll down your profile and you’ll find your new entry under the Experience section! If you want to add another, you can simply click the Plus sign on the right side of the section, or you can edit your experience by clicking the Pencil.

Let's Review Again: Why 500 Connections?

It’s important to get your profile to hit 500 connections. By doing so, your profile will show up more in searches because you’ll have more 1st and 2nd connections to the employees of the REMOTE job you desire and daydream about.

Start by adding people from our very own LinkedIn page, people who work in industries that you’re interested in, or people who have similar interests as you. You can add family members who works in your desired career field or past employers you have worked for. These people already know you and your skills and may be more likely to help boost your profile through recommendations and endorsements.

When you get to 500, you’ll start getting more views and invites. Having more views and invites will impress recruiters and hiring managers and make them want to take a look at your skill sets. They will want see what all the buzz is about! In turn, you’ll increase your national and global presence and people will find you credible because you’re connected! The more connections you have the more opportunities will come your way!

Finally, a larger audience means more people see your posts! So, share and comment on posts related to your career goals. You could be a graphic designer, someone interested in HR, or a financial guru. Whatever’s in your bag, it all brings more intrigue to your personality and personal brand. Building your brand will help you stand out among all your competition.

Now go and make your LinkedIn stand out like the announcement that quarantine has officially ended!

Here is a useful article that explains more about why obtaining 500 connections is the tipping point that will help your LinkedIn profile skyrocket directly into the hands you want!

What Happens When You Reach 500 Connections on LinkedIn

Start by adding people from our very own LinkedIn page, people who work in industries that you’re interested in, or people who have similar interests as you.

When you get to 500, you’ll start getting more views and invites. Having more views and invites will impress recruiters and hiring managers to take a look at your skill sets. In turn, you’ll increase your national and global presence, and people will find you credible because you’re connected!

Finally, a larger audience means more people see your posts! You could be a graphic designer, someone interested in HR, or a financial guru. Whatever’s in your bag, it all brings more intrigue to your personality and personal brand.

Now go out there and make your LinkedIn profile stand out!

We’re already so excited about next week. We will talk about “Attracting Recruiters Like Bees to Honey.” Have a SUPER DAY!

CONNECTIONS:

Continue connecting with people this week!
Connect with people that look interesting!
Connect with people in a different field you are interested in!
Connect with people you don’t know!
Increase your national and global presence!

1.Write your LinkedIn summary.

Remember you want to stand out and draw the recruiter’s attention toward you! After your summary is sparking, its time to make those connections!

2.Get 500 connections.

Remember the connections will help build your credibility and make the employers want to get to know you better!

And if you haven’t checked out all our exciting internship opportunities, click the link now! https://www.superinterns.com/get-a-virtual-internship-2/

BONUS SUPER LINKS:

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Experience Section:

Work Experience: