In this article, I will explain some few things that makes your Linkedin profile to recruiters.
Introduction
In Linked Global Talent Report, the
most remarkable recruiting trend in 2023 reveals that organizations are
likely to prioritize global talent acquisition. As a strategic approach to
diversify and adapt to the evolving market demands, brands are increasingly
pooling in talent from other countries
To benefit from this trend, I pointed out in this article, some places Linkedin Profiles can be optimized to be gain greater visibility from recruiters. Stay with me
Build The Minimum Connection
Build your connection to at least
50 connections. You won’t even appear on recruiters search if you don’t have up
to 50 Linkedin connections. So, if you are still lacking in this area, go right
back to your Linkedin and make some more connections.
Define Your Skill Set
By now, any job seeker must have
had a set of skills he is leveraging on to attract clients or get recruiters
attention. It’s a professionals’ network, so skill up and join the club.
Unlike 3 years ago, recruiters
are 25% more likely to search by skill than they were before. This will leave
off folks who have not made up a concise and well-defined skill they offer.
There is a 25% increase in theshare of recruiter searches on LinkedIn incorporating a skills filter and currently,
recruiters are 50% more inclined to search based on skills rather than years ofexperience. The good news to inexperienced
profiles is that employers are shifting towards skills-first hiring—an approach
that prioritizes a candidate's skills over superficial indicators like an
impressive alma mater or previous employer.
This article is not about the most marketable skill in twitter in 2023
job search. A quick advice is this :
“Just like most things on social
networking, you need to narrow down to a niche and be intentional about it.
"Jack of all trade personality" is often a sign of
frustration and struggle. So narrow down to your skill set or related skill set”.
Clear Profile Picture
On top of the list as expected is
a clear profile picture. I'm not going to spend much time here. You should have
a clear head shot portrait of yourself to get noticed by recruiters. Anything
other than a clear head shot is not good for your visibility to recruiters.
Aside that, Linkedin realized that profiles are 25% more likely to be viewed if
they contain profile picture than when they are not. It at least proves you are
a human being not one alien from mars. So, keep it clear, sharp and
professional. View some of the well-made profiles here:
Your Headline is Next.
In your headline, you need to incorporate
the exact keywords the recruiters are likely to use in their job description.
To do that, look at a job description to a career you’d be interested in. When
looking at the description, focus on the skills and experience that’s listed as
required for the position. Then, incorporate those skills and the experience
they’re looking for from your career into your headline. Use numbers where
necessary. An example is the famous
"Accomplished [X] as
measured by [Y], by doing [Z]."
For instance; consider the example:
"Achieved a 10% reduction in
costs by spearheading a comprehensive cost rationalization program."
Remember that once your headline
is fine tuned to represent the niche you are seeking to get recruiters
attention, you will be able to appear in recruiters search results when they
search.
Note: After you make changes to your public profile, it can take weeks or months at times for search engines like Google, Yahoo, or Bing to detect changes and refresh. LinkedIn doesn’t control that refresh process. So it's better you exercise some patience during the process. And I hope Google and others will work to reduce the time.
Remove the "Open To Work" Tag On Your Profile Picture.
There has been lots of discussion going on about the open
to work feature on the profile of some job hunters on Linkedin. After carefully
studying the opinions of recruiters, and experts and my own experience playing
a major role, the open to work ag on your profile picture does not really sell
you, it de-markets you rather. Imagine a beautiful profile pic, with strong
skill sets, certifications, events attended, achievement and the " I am
looking for work, and I am so desperate for a job right now". One expert
went on to use the word "desperate on job seekers who have that tag on
their profile pictures. Aside, you will don't have any edge over folks that
doesn't have that tag on their profile picture. Telling a firm that you're open
to work on your profile photo gives you no inherent advantage over other job
applicants. To be hired, you must show that you are the answer to one of a
company's problems. So, wake up, the attention is not in your availability but
your qualification. Even adding the hashtag #opentowork thing is not
searchable by recruiters, so these tools won’t get noticed easier
How to remove the open to work
feature
You may instantly modify or
eliminate the Open To Work option from your LinkedIn profile at any time:
- At the upper right of your LinkedIn homepage, click
the Me symbol.
- Click View profile.
- From the "Open to Work" box (at the top of
your profile), click the Edit button.
- Follow the steps to update your previous information.
- Click Save.
Click Delete from Profile to turn
off the functionality. You can re-enable it at any time, but your previous
choices will not be saved.
Change Your Location
If you’re hoping to move or
relocate for a position, you can go ahead and change your location on your
LinkedIn profile. That way, when recruiters go to search for local talent,
you’ll be included in that area instead of being thousands of miles away. This
should only be used if you’re serious about relocating though.
Also, If you are aiming for a remote
job, I have not quite tested it exhaustively but I believe the location you are
applying from will also be a factor and play huge role on whether you are
accepted or not. Play a bit with it. If you live in the suburb, you can
change your location to city for remote jobs.
Conclusion
Key points include building a
minimum of 50 connections for increased visibility, emphasizing a well-defined
skill set, and adapting to the shift toward skills-first hiring. The
significance of a clear profile picture and a tailored headline with relevant
keywords is emphasized. I advised against using the "Open to Work"
tag on the profile picture, stating it may de-market rather than sell, and
provides instructions on how to remove it. Additionally, changing location is
suggested for those open to relocation or pursuing remote opportunities. The
importance of patience in waiting for search engines to detect profile changes
is noted.
I hope you find a direction from this pieces of advise. Thank you