Your Career Guide 2022

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Use LinkedIn to unlock career opportunities

Tasmin Coleman

The better your LinkedIn profile, the better your chances of connecting with thought leaders, capturing the attention of other professionals, and finding new growth, learning and career opportunities. While there’s no such thing as a “perfect” LinkedIn profile, you can set a compelling profile with these tips. 36 | YO U R CA R E E R G U I D E 2022

Draft a compelling summary

Think of your summary as your “elevator pitch.” It should include an introduction to you, and also highlight your accomplishments and aspirations. Keep it short and sweet, no need to list all your career accomplishments, you have an experience D section for that. Feel free to highlight your unique talents and how you want to contribute. Adding a summary makes Experienc your profile more likely to turn tell your pr up in a future employer’s about your search. each of the ro to showcase in short parag points. Lastly you did in to showc Photo result Make sure that you select cha a professional LinkedIn profile photo that truly represents you. It can be a professional headshot. Make sure your photo is highresolution, has good lighting and just features you. Yes, w

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