Creating a Linkedin Profile - The Basic

If you don’t have an account on Linkedin, then its time to get started. Given below are some tips with the help of which you can create a fully functional social professional profile for yourself, to be contacted by millions of all such talent holders from all around the world.

Step 1 . Do not confuse it with that of other social uses. Your LinkedIn profile has its own characteristics that you must use to the fullest. Enter all the personal information that allows people to contact you and find you easily (can also be useful to add the mobile phone number) with a photo.

Step 2 . Fill in all the fields in a precise way, describing dates and roles, work experience, achievements and future goals. One interesting thing that lets this social network is, to highlight the roles that you are covering at the same time. 

Step 3. Invest your time

Invest as much time as you need to complete the profile with all possible details of your career. Just think that your profile is your business card, therefore, it is often essential to revise and update your profile. Once the traditional confirmation email is received, you will have access to different modules that allow you to add your knowledge already on the network (do it, it lets you expand your contact list).

You can visit different profiles and create a good profile for your company. These profiles are usually professional, and are updated regularly. Hence no room of error is available. If you do not have the expertise or the time to spend, do not hesitate to hire someone to do it for you. This is like a gateway to your business door. It must be clean, clear, and customers and employees must show their desire to enter your profile.

Step 4. CV

You are trying to present your CV to someone and thus preferably describing your experiences and expertise clearly. To do this, adjust your editorial to your screen size in the form of short paragraphs and points of visual cues and customize your profile in the most authentic way.

Use verbs and constructions of dynamic phrases as "I led the team on the project" instead of "responsible for the management of the project team." Stay natural and never write in the third person! Adopt a personal signature, which appears in the first line of the text that serves as a brand signature.

Emphasis should be on skills. The areas of "skills" should be considered as a search engine optimizer, a tool to increase the chances of being found. It is in this section that it is advisable to put all the keywords specific to your industry and your areas of expertise. Not to mention your interests, values ​​or recent job.

The opportunity here to add a little humor or passion to your profile! Hence a reader must be helped to understand the key elements of your career. It is therefore necessary to briefly explain the business activity in which you have gained some experience. Again, imagine yourself in a client meeting and ask yourself how you can describe yourself and what you are doing. For ease of reading, consider using short and clear sentences. If you want to express more, then "More Information" section is quite interesting to complete your profile centers of relevant interests. You can also add sites that show your skills and your passions.

Step 5. Develop your network

Once your profile page is completed, it is time to start building contacts to expand your visibility on LinkedIn. The idea is to reach as many users as possible on LinkedIn. Contacts give you more chances of finding customers and people interested in your business.

Accept any connection request, even if you do not know the person who sent you. Never refuse a connection, do you refuse someone who lends you his business card? Add all relationships equals in case you think, people with whom you have worked in the past, those with whom you are currently working. Do not overlook the People You may not know! Soon, your network will consist of influential people in your field.

Your network is one of the most important aspects of your profile. The value of the community works in both directions. If you have multiple connections, cultivate them! It is advisable to apply, to answer questions about your areas of expertise and share with the people in your network.

And it does not stop here! It is not enough to add connections and wait for the opportunities to arrive. Participate in discussions on your expanded business area, join groups, create if necessary. By participating in discussions, you will be displayed as an influential person in your field, and you'll soon become a reference. People will trust you and want to do business with you and recommend you.

A final tip: Once done with everything as a good advice I would recommend you to just make sure your profile is consistent, well-structured and easy to find and mediate, for example by adding it to your blog, creating a link from your web site, or by placing it in your email signature.