7 steps to a perfect LinkedIn profile in 2023

LinkedIn is one of the most popular job posting platforms, and a perfect profile helps you find a job faster. In other words, it is the key to your career success. Check out our 7 steps to a perfect LinkedIn profile.

We know that many of you think LinkedIn is just like any other social network like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram that doesn't help you get your dream job. That's why you have a half-finished profile where you've copied parts of your resume, and you haven't logged in for months.

However, you should know that LinkedIn is one of the most popular platforms for job offers, and a good profile will help you find a job faster.

4 reasons why LinkedIn is so important:

1. Managers and recruiters are on LinkedIn. Recruiters can discover your profile directly based on your skills and experience.
2. Your profile creates credibility and trust. Your profile serves as proof of your identity and experience.
3. Endless networking opportunities. It doesn't matter whether you're looking for a job, because a broad network opens endless doors for you.
4. Be up to date. Whether it's news in your industry or from your contacts, LinkedIn always keeps you up to date.

In other words...

A good LinkedIn profile is the key to your professional success.

After extensive research, we've put together a list of 9 easy steps you can take to optimize your LinkedIn profile and find your dream job at a top tech company.

1. Have a public URL

Before you start doing the interesting stuff, you need to take care of the basics. Publish your profile and give it a nice URL.

• Click on “Edit public profile & URL” - this appears at the top right of your profile (see image below).
• There, you can change our URL the way you want. We suggest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vorname-nachname/

• Set it completely public, as this will index your profile and everyone will be able to find you.

2.The headline

This is the first piece of information that people will see on your profile. You want to make sure that people know what you're doing right away.

• Tailor the headline to the position and industry you're targeting.
• Use the keywords you found in the previous activity.

We recommend the following structure 👉 (role) - (core competencies)

• Example A: Just do it:
  Sales Development Representative | SaaS B2B
• Example B, add some skills:
  Sales Development Representative | SaaS B2B - Prospecting, Qualifying, Social Selling
• Example C, variations:
  Business Development/Sales Representative | SaaS B2B

3. The info section

Now comes the hard part... the “info” section. We know that many find it difficult to take this step because... What should you write about yourself?

Well, the goal is to show what you're doing, what your job is, and what you're looking for.

• Take a look at 3 examples of SDRs and their BIO's for inspiration.
• Take a look at your personal branding statement.
• Write your bio!

Sounds easy right? Yes, we know... How should you summarize your key message in a few sentences? It's also a dynamic text — it should change as your career develops. Here are a few tips that will help you, but don't forget that it's all about expressing yourself.

• Keep it short and sweet. People won't read anything for too long. LinkedIn only shows the first three lines of your profile summary before readers have to click to see more. This corresponds to approximately 290-310 characters.
• KEYWORDS!!! It is always a good idea to mention our core competencies. Try to limit yourself to 3 to 5 of these skills. Name the same skills you've already mentioned in your headline (if any).
• Personalize it. The more authentic, the better. This is the perfect place to talk about your career path and achievements so far, and explain what you're looking for and why you're so good at it.

Need more inspiration? Here are a few topics that you can address:

• What are your goals and ambitions?
• Why are you so excited about your current job or industry?
• Do you have any special knowledge that you have brought to your industry through other life experiences?
• How can you help companies with X and Y?

4. The Professional Experience Section

In this section, you'll need to explain your main functions and responsibilities and mention the results. We recommend using a maximum of 3-4 bullet points.

Here are a few tips:

1. Start with an overview. Give an overview of your job in 2-3 sentences and don't forget to mention facts and figures.
2. Use action worlds and keywords. Use words like “managed,” “grown,” “managed,” etc. instead of “responsible for...” Research and add keywords for your job and industry.
3. Be clear and concise. Try not to use complicated sentences. Write in the present tense when describing your current job and in the past when describing past experiences.
4. Focus on your successes. Include your achievements at the beginning, as that's the first thing someone will read.
5. Don't forget to link other sections to your job. Link courses, organizations, and projects to your job. This allows you to highlight both your professional development and achievements. This highlights both your professional development and achievements.
6. Ask for recommendations. The recommendations should be linked to the body to which they relate. They serve as references in advance and are a strong confirmation of your work.

But what if your previous experiences have nothing to do with what you're doing now...?

In reality, no experience is ever completely “unconnected.” Every single one of our past experiences has taught us something. And we want to explore this “something” a bit more closely.

• What is the overlap between previous jobs and the current one?
• Which skills are transferable?

For example, if you've worked with clients, advised clients, done project management, led a team, or worked with people in another capacity, you've gained valuable skills in every position!

Don't just list your experiences — that's what the resume is for. Instead, focus on explaining what you've learned from these experiences and build stories around them.

5. Skills and references

This section is about your skills.

Discoverability” is a crucial part of the hiring process in today's world. If a recruiter is looking for candidates on LinkedIn or someone with your profile, make sure that your LinkedIn profile includes a list of all your professional skills.

But how do recruiters see that?

As you can see, your skills have been summarized in a concise, easy-to-skim list. The tool for HR managers hides all your profile notes. This means that hiring managers can't see which skills you've been recommended for and whether someone has left you a recommendation. To see them, you'd have to go back to the basic LinkedIn profile view.

But... what abilities do you add?

1. Soft Skills: You should only add 3-5 strong soft skills that best represent your personality. (e.g. negotiation skills, active listening, relationship building, etc.)
2. Hard Skills: Here you can express yourself creatively! Add any tools/technologies that you can handle, have experience with, or even know a bit about. (e.g. experience with CRM, product industry knowledge, etc.)

6. Be open to opportunities

Make sure you describe yourself as open to offers. That's how recruiters know that you're looking for a job.

• Activate the setting and choose the type of offers you're interested in, your contract or city preferences, etc.
• You also have the option to choose who should see that you're open. We recommend opening yourself up to everyone so that the green circle is also visible on your profile picture!

7. Pick a great picture

Your profile picture is a key element of your LinkedIn presence. It is the first chance to make a good impression and increase the chances of being seen by others.

Here are a few tips 👇

• Pick a photo that looks like you. Make sure it's up to date
• High resolution photo. The ideal size is 400x400 pixels.
• Make sure that your face is the primary focus. Avoid using a picture of yourself that is far away.
• You should be the only person in the picture and avoid distracting backgrounds.
• Wear what you would wear to work.
• Use filters carefully. Feel free to try out which filter best suits the mood you want to create.

Have you decided on one? Here Can you have your image analyzed!

p.s. Don't worry if your result isn't perfect, the tool is pretty strict 🧐 but it could give you some ideas where you can improve.

Congratulations, you did it!

We hope these tips will help you improve your LinkedIn profile! If you want to start your career in tech sales, we recommend that you here to apply - our program is 100% free and candidates usually find a job in less than 30 days.

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