{"id":30348,"date":"2023-10-03T15:14:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T13:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klantenfabriek.nl\/how-to-create-a-good-linkedin-profile\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:17:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T13:17:25","slug":"how-to-create-a-good-linkedin-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klantenfabriek.nl\/en\/how-to-create-a-good-linkedin-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a good LinkedIn profile?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With nearly a billion users worldwide, LinkedIn is still the business social medium. Over the years, the platform has evolved. But the core of the medium is and always has been user profiles. Whether you use LinkedIn a lot or a little, a good profile is important. Because recruiters, employers, colleagues and potential clients are also watching. Therefore, we will go over the main elements of your profile and give some tips & tricks on how to use “new” features.<\/p>\n

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The basics of your LinkedIn profile<\/h2>\n

The basis of your LinkedIn profile consists of your profile picture, background photo, header, summary, work experience and education. Skills and recommendations are important but because you need other people to do this, these components are reflected in the extended LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n

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1. Profile photo<\/h3>\n

Choose a professional profile picture in which you are easily recognizable. Avoid vacation snapshots or selfies. A smiling photo with a neutral background works best. The ideal size for a profile picture is 400 x 400 pixels.<\/p>\n

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2. Background photo<\/h3>\n

Add a custom background photo that reflects your profession or personal style. For example, this could be an image of your workplace, your company logo or an inspiring landscape. The background photo is a way to give your profile more character. The recommended size is 1584×396 pixels.<\/p>\n

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3. Professional header<\/h3>\n

Your header appears below your name and should be short and sweet. Indicate your current position and include relevant keywords. These can be the solutions the you offer and possibly the company you work for.<\/p>\n

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4. Summary<\/h3>\n

Use the summary section to give a concise description of who you are, what you do and what drives you. Also tell what sets you apart from others in your field. Also include a call to action such as your email address or phone number.<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>: You can also add your top five skills to this section these days.<\/p>\n

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5. Experience<\/h3>\n

Add your work experience, starting with your most recent position. Write a summary of your organization’s distinctiveness. In addition, list your responsibilities, accomplishments and use bullet points for readability.<\/p>\n

Tip<\/strong>: also add media to the work experience<\/p>\n

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6. Education<\/span><\/h3>\n

List your academic background, including degrees and the institutions where you studied. Also name subjects relevant to your position and any honors. <\/p>\n

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Your LinkedIn profile expanded<\/h2>\n

The above items are the most important to get right. In addition to these components, you can also add skills and recommendations. This is relevant but requires some work. In addition, there are other sections you can fill in, provided they are applicable to you.<\/p>\n

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Skills and recommendations<\/h3>\n

Of all the parts of your profile, the skills and recommendations sections are the most labor-intensive to fill out and you need relationships to fill this out. For skills, you can do skill tests<\/a> yourself. But recommendations must always be received from someone else, who just has to take the time to do so.<\/p>\n

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Even more parts<\/h3>\n

LinkedIn has many components you can add, but you can’t use everything. For example, if you have volunteered you can add that, but if you have never volunteered you can omit the section.<\/p>\n

An overview of some applicable components:<\/p>\n