In the digital era, more and more employers are performing thorough background checks on prospective employees, and are using online sites such as LinkedIn to discover everything they can about a certain individuals career, educational, and professional history. Even outside of a background check, LinkedIn is akin to an unofficial resumé, and is checked by anyone interested in hiring. So how do you make your LinkedIn into something unique, special, thorough, and ultimately representative of who you are as a person and as an employee?
The first thing you need to do is create a LinkedIn page. After you’ve created it, fill out all the required sections but make sure to remember to get a unique URL that relates to your name and/or profession. Make sure the surface is solid: have a good photo, a strong headline, be cordial and optimistic in your language while making sure to avoid buzzwords.