7 LinkedIn Mistakes That Need To Be Avoided Immediately

Create A Unique Linkedin URL

Having a customized URL makes one’s job search a whole lot easier than holding the clunky combination of numbers that LinkedIn assigns automatically when he/she makes an account.  In order to customize your profile URL, click on edit profile screen at the end of the gray window which displays the user’s basic information and also provides a Public Profile URL. By clicking “Edit” besides the URL, state the address preference and click Set Custom URL.

Complete Your Profile

In order to make your LinkedIn profile pop-up in search results and attract recruiters, complete your profile summary as it is quite crucial. Furthermore, when a recruiter clicks on a candidate’s profile, there is expectancy from their side to learn about the applicants’ skills and work experience.

Hence, it is essential to complete every section of one’s profile without overlooking any section. While doing so, LinkedIn takes over the rest by measuring the “completeness” of user’s profile and provides suggestions on how to make it more noticeable in the business world. 

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