How to set up your LinkedIn Profile

Ensure that you profile is completed properly and to do this,

I have outlined 15 steps that you can implement which will assist in improving

your rank.

1. Your Profile needs to have a professional headshot;

2. Only include your name in the name area;

3. Your tag line needs to be detailed and catchy. The tag line should include

keywords that you would like to be used in a search.

4. Connect with people. Limited connections can send a red flag to people

who are looking to connect with you.

5. Customize your websites area with words that will attract your target

market

6. Include contact information including your social media sites

7. Ensure that your past and present jobs has your industry specific keywords

8. In your summary make you use keywords and speak to your prospective

clients. Use words like your vs our. Speak directly to them

9. Add applications to enhance your profile, slideshare, box.net, wordpress

posts

10. Include an offer

11. Make sure you receive the endorsements for the skills you want to attract

12. Use keywords in your skills area

13. Join groups

14. Request recommendations.

15. Include Projects you have worked on our currently in progress.