5 things to do TODAY to get noticed on LinkedIn

1. Update your old photo

How old is this photo on your LinkedIn profile? If it’s old, it’s time to update. Upload a clean, professional photo of yourself. You don’t need to hire someone to take a professional photo of you. Just make sure the lighting is good, you look professional, and you don’t have a distracting background.

2. Share interesting articles on your LinkedIn feed

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Share articles that are relevant to your industry, that your connections might find useful, or that you just think are interesting reads. By doing this, you add value to your connections and increase your visibility within your network.

3. Register with a login

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Send a message to check in and/or share an article you think they might find useful. Nurture your network now and they’ll be more likely to help you later when you need them.

4. Recommend or endorse someone

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In order to get recommendations or endorsements, you have to give them. Write a thoughtful recommendation for a connection you know and trust. Give a few mentions to people who have demonstrated their skills to you. The more you give to others, the greater the chance they will reciprocate.

5. Update your achievements

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Take a few minutes to review your work history and make sure your numbers, keywords, and accomplishments are accurate. Do it now and you won’t have to do a complete overhaul later. Good to follow!

If you want to get noticed on LinkedIn with recruiters, employers, or anyone else, keeping your profile and presence up to date is essential. It’s better to do it little by little than to do it all over again when you need it most. Try using these tips today!

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This article was originally published at an earlier date.