

Instead of using these common words, be specific.

Using your summary to tell people you’re ‘passionate, creative and focused’ says very little. For more information on this, read our article: ‘How to choose a good background photo for your LinkedIn profile’. Another great way to stand out is to upload a background photo, as only a small percentage of users have them. Be careful not to make it too long or put all of the important content at the end some screen views cut the headline down to three or four words, so don’t waste the start of yours using phrases like, ‘I am currently focusing on…’ Make use of the background photo feature. Your headline should stand out and set you apart from the profiles of your peers. Ideally, a headshot of you looking well presented and professional. In this article, we detail ten LinkedIn profile tips to help ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to catch that recruiter’s eye – and keep them reading once they’ve clicked on your profile. So it’s important to keep your profile sharp.

However, very few of us have LinkedIn profiles that sell ourselves effectively, and you won’t always know who’s going to be looking at your profile until they’ve already viewed it.
