LinkedIn has become more and more an absolute over the years where many Recruiters and potential employers will search for you on LinkedIn and check you out before they decide if they are going to select you to the next stage of the interview process.
Many employees have a LinkedIn account because it is a requirement set by their Employer. It is not because they want it, nor do they use it actively. The account is likely to be deemed to be “owned” by their Employer who will seek to claim the account and the contents should you leave their employment, so be very careful before you surrender your LinkedIn account in your name as it is yours!
In terms of being active in the job market for a new job, it is highly recommended that you have a LinkedIn profile and the LinkedIn profile is taken as seriously as your CV i.e. it your LinkedIn Profile has a professional look, your photo is you at your best in professional atire and smiling and showcases your key skills across your most relevant jobs. It is also vital that your posts are professional and won’t offend a potential Recruiter or Employer i.e. if you have posted ‘open to anyone’, be mindful that your posts are visible to the whole network.
The creation of a professional LinkedIn or the customisation of your LinkedIn is a straight forward process if you are comfortable following instructions which can be carried out by yourself. If however you would like us to create or customise your LinkedIn profile, please reach out to the team at My Professional CV.
We have over 25 years’ experience of the recruitment market and have secured jobs for many jobseekers. We know how to create a Professional CV which will get you noticed and invited to interview.
