A survey of hiring managers by Bullhorn Reach says 97.3% of those surveyed used LinkedIn as a recruiting tool in 2012.
Having a profile is a great first step, but if you’re like many professionals, you could probably leverage LinkedIn better to help you reach your career and job search goals.
Take a close look at your profile and how you use the network and make sure you aren’t making these mistakes on LinkedIn.
1. Your profile isn’t 100% complete.
2. Your profile lacks compelling details and keywords.
3. You never modify your profile.
4. You haven’t customized your LinkedIn URL.
5. You never post updates.
6. You’re not following companies.
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