linkedin presentation - labovich - ridiculously cool profiles
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10+ WAYS TO BUILD RIDICULOUSLY COOL LINKEDIN PROFILES
WHAT SEPARATES THE STANDARD FROM THE TRULY SPLENDID?It's true. A "ridiculously cool" is not your average run-of-the-mill profile. Sure, some of these were written by professionals resume writers, and others clearly showcase an impressive career chronology. But, even if you don't have the luxury of either of the above, you can still transform your profile from bland to beautiful by adding just a little pizzazz.
Elements such as personal & emotional stories, humor, personality, rich media and fun bullets can help to inspire and engage your viewers and encourage them to interact more fully with you.
SELECT A PHOTO THAT REFLECTS YOUR BRAND
Align your
image with your
career
HOOK THEM WITH YOUR HEADLINE
Need a headline for this!
ENLIVEN YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION
Encapsulate your
experience with a formula
Use humor and wit
to engage
your readers
Thank your
mentors!
MAKE IT EASY TO READ
Use paragraphs to space it
out!
Jazz up your
bullets!
REVEAL YOUR PASSIONS
Share what you do
outside of work
ADD A BIT OF VISUAL CAFFEINE
Showcaseawards
Share your portfolio (and add
a logo to your product photos,
too).
TELL YOUR UNIQUE STORY
Share your
career greatest
hits
Describe the path
you followed
Reveal your
purpose with an
emotionalstory!
HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK?
On April 18th, 2014, LinkedIn announced that it reached 300 million users, a jump from 277 million members at the beginning of the year. With this much traffic, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of professional profiles.
To stand out from the crowd, create a profile that makes use of the best of LinkedIn’s features! Differentiate your profile to engage your readers, cultivate deeper relationships and get found faster!