How Often Should You Post on LinkedIn to Get Noticed
People ask me this all the time. The answer is simpler than you think. Consistency beats frequency Posting every day for a week and then disappearing for a month does nothing. Posting 2-3 times a week consistently works much better. What to post: Share things you actually know about. Industry insights. Lessons from your work. […]
The Right Way to Connect With Recruiters on LinkedIn
Most connection requests I get are lazy. Just clicking “Connect” with no message tells me you didn’t really think about why you want to connect. Here’s how to do it properly. Always send a note LinkedIn gives you 300 characters. Use them. A personalised message increases your acceptance rate significantly. Don’t lead with “I need […]
Why Your LinkedIn Headline Matters More Than Your Resume
Your LinkedIn headline is 220 characters that most people completely waste. They just put their job title and company name. That’s a mistake. Recruiters search LinkedIn using keywords. If your headline says “Marketing Manager at ABC Company,” you won’t show up when someone searches for “digital marketing specialist” or “growth marketer.” I’ve seen thousands of […]
5 LinkedIn Mistakes That Make Recruiters Skip Your Profile
I’ve looked at thousands of LinkedIn profiles. Most of them have the same problems. These mistakes will cost you interviews – but they’re easy to fix. Mistake 1: No photo or a bad one Profiles without photos get 21 times fewer views. But a bad photo might be worse. Blurry pictures, cropped party photos, sunglasses, […]
How to Write a LinkedIn Summary That Gets You Hired
Most LinkedIn summaries are either empty or boring. Both are missed opportunities. Your summary is the one place on LinkedIn where you can actually talk like a human. Use it properly. Start with what drives you Don’t start with “I am a dedicated professional with 10 years of experience.” That sounds like everyone else. Instead, […]
LinkedIn Profile Photo Tips From a Recruiter’s Perspective
Your photo is the first thing people see. It takes about 3 seconds to form an impression. I’ve seen photos that made me immediately interested in a candidate. I’ve also seen photos that made me scroll past qualified people. The basics: Use a recent photo. If you’ve changed significantly in the last 5 years, update […]
