{"id":18976,"date":"2021-08-18T11:52:34","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T11:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dipont.com\/?p=18976"},"modified":"2021-08-18T11:52:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T11:52:34","slug":"how-to-make-your-linkedin-profile-stand-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dipont.com\/2021\/08\/18\/how-to-make-your-linkedin-profile-stand-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make your LinkedIn profile stand out"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dipont recruiters spend hours searching for potential candidates on LinkedIn, so they know what makes a good profile! Whether you are actively looking for a new position or are simply open to hearing about new opportunities, it is always beneficial to have your profile ready.<\/p>\n
Here are our top tips for making sure your LinkedIn profile stands out to our recruiters:<\/p>\n
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Begin your profile by choosing a professional and friendly-looking photo. It\u2019s what our recruiters searching for your profile will see first. To give the best initial impression, don\u2019t use a passport picture as they can sometimes appear too serious. Our recruiters are more likely to click on profiles that show smiling candidates as they give off a positive attitude and a warm and friendly personality. Also, make sure that the photo is interview-appropriate.<\/p>\n
General rule:<\/strong> <\/span>If you wouldn\u2019t wear it to an interview, don\u2019t have it in your LinkedIn photo.<\/p>\n LinkedIn profiles are easy to complete. You can personalize the sections you want to use and decide what you want to highlight. In order for your profile to be useful to our recruiters, however, you must make sure your profile contains enough information so that we can understand your career path – don\u2019t forget to include your educational background and recent relevant experience. Although not essential, having a short, impactful summary about yourself often helps attract our busy recruiters\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n Our recruiters are usually filling defined vacancies for our independent schools<\/a> and international high school programs<\/a>, with detailed candidate profile requirements. With this in mind, ensure your LinkedIn profile includes specifics about the curricula and subjects you have taught. This increases your chances of being found when Dipont recruitment consultants refine their searches for subject- and curriculum-specific roles.<\/p>\n If you have recently changed jobs, update your profile. Our recruiters will see that you have just started a new position and will assume you\u2019re not looking for another job right now. This will help save theirs and your time by avoiding unnecessary messages about your availability or interest in new positions.<\/p>\n Keeping your location current is also really important. Increasingly our recruiters are searching for candidates based in China already. If you\u2019re not currently in the country but your profile says you are, you may be contacted about roles you\u2019re ineligible for. On the other hand, if your profile incorrectly says you\u2019re based outside of China you may miss out on being contacted about excellent job opportunities.<\/p>\nInclude enough info<\/span><\/h5>\n
Get specific<\/span><\/h5>\n
Keep your profile updated<\/span><\/h5>\n
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