How to Update Entry-Level LinkedIn Profiles

When my husband launched his job search last year, the very first thing we did was update his LinkedIn profile. Within 24 hours, he had his first recruiter reach out to schedule an interview, his profile views shot up 8,500%, and we quadrupled his network. He was starting from ground zero. Here's exactly what I did to get him started: 1. We took a professional headshot, added his profile picture with a custom brand color background, and gave him a LinkedIn banner. 2. I updated his headline to reflect his current goals for his next career move using my favorite headline formula: Target job title | 3 high-priority keywords | Personal branding statement. 3. I updated his About section and added his work experience, ensuring that at least two positions were completely filled out. Not just job title and place of employment, but we added relevant accomplishments and keywords. 4. I added relevant skills related to the roles he's targeting. Altogether there are 50. 5. We included his certifications and credentials. 6. We uploaded his email contacts, synced them with LinkedIn, and sent requests to everyone he was connected with via email that was on LinkedIn. 7. We specifically searched for connections at his #1 target company and sent them personalized connection requests. He received 5 accepts, including the CEO of his target company and the HR director. If you're job searching have you completed all of the above? If not, take some time today to make the changes and see what improvements happen for you! I also created this 5-day video series showing exactly what I did to update his profile. If you're trying to make the most of LinkedIn, start here: https://lnkd.in/e5E7DaHq #LinkedInTopVoices #LinkedIn #JobSearch #Careers #Networking

1 LinkedIn DM in 2022 landed me my first SDE role. Today, 85% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find talent. It's time to optimize your profile and stand out to potential employers. Here are 7 tips to help you turn your LinkedIn profile into an interview magnet: 1.Update your profile picture+ banner → Frame it from the shoulders up. → Clean background, dress nicely, and smile. → Use a Canva template with keywords + value prop. 2. Identify Keywords → Find keywords & Analyze job descriptions to find keywords.. → Include keywords in your headline. → Use keywords throughout your LinkedIn. → Add them in key sections to appear in searches. 3. Optmise your Headline → Formula: Target role | Keywords | Value Preposition + Metrics Example: Software Engineer | Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, Problem-Solving | Delivering Scalable Solutions with 99.9% Uptime 4. Optimize your ‘About’ section → Open with a personal story → Clarify your target role, years of experience, and value prop. → Showcase 3 achievements. → Include a call-to-action + email. → Include keywords wisely. 5. Include relevant links in your ‘Featured’ section → Portfolio website → Case studies of your work → Content you've created or Posts you've written 6. Get skill endorsements → LinkedIn uses profile Skills sections to stack rank candidates. → Add keywords from your analysis. → Choose the top 5 most relevant skills. → Ask people for endorsements (5 per skill). 7. Engage with others 1. Find 10+ leaders in your space 2. Bookmark their feed 3. Check their feeds daily 4. Leave a valuable comment 5. Repeat for 30 days *Pro tip: Create a Saved search to avoid endless scrolling Remember: LinkedIn is your landing page, working 24/7 for you. Don't waste it. P.S. Even if you’re not job hunting, keep your profile updated. You never know what might pop up. Got any tips you’d add to this list?👇🏻

Your LinkedIn profile is invisible to recruiters and your network Here's the 4-step fix that got me noticed. After updating my profile using this system, I started getting recruiter messages within 2 weeks during my Product Manager transition. The problem? Recruiters don't search for your job title.  They search for problems solved + skills. Here's the exact 4-step system and it should take only 2 hours to fix it: Fix #1 — Rewrite your headline for recruiter searches Use this template: [ Target role] | [Skills that boost credibility] | [Key value or outcome] ❌ Before: "Program Manager | Open to Work" ✅ After: "Senior Program Manager • Scrum Product Owner • Built Fraud Prevention Program 0→1 in 6 months, reducing fraud loss from $30K to $15K" Fix #2 — About section that gets read (not skipped) Forget life stories. Address these 4 questions: Who you are and what you do Where you've done it What results you've driven What roles are you targeting? Add your top 5 skills for clarity. Fix #3 — Experience that sells you (not duties) Rewrite bullets to show outcomes, not responsibilities—add metrics + impact. ❌ Bad: "Managed cross-functional teams" ✅ Better: "Led 12-person team (Engineers, Data Engineers, UX, Research) to deliver AI agent feature 2 weeks early—under budget" Fix #4 — Ensure keywords are aligned across your profile Use the top 5 skills from your About section consistently throughout your profile (2-3+ times). Show them in:  • Skill section  • Headline  • Bullets in job experience The results after implementing these changes: ✓ Recruiters started reaching out within 2 weeks ✓ More peer PMs connected for opportunities and networking ✓ People became curious about my work—sparking conversation and learning Last tips: 1. Not sure what skills to add? Click "Add Skill" under your About section > LinkedIn shows available skills 2. LinkedIn suggests related skills once you select one (see screenshot below) ♻️ Share with friends who are job searching right now.