Memorandum
To: Eng 301 Ramblers Writing Team
From: Siddhartha Gupta
Date: June 29th, 2020
Subject: LinkedIn Best Practices
Based on my research I have identified ten practices that can increase the effectiveness of networking through LinkedIn.
Personalized URL
Personalized URL can help give your LinkedIn page a more professional feel. In addition a personalized URL helps to make it easier to find your page (The Muse Editor).
Summary
It’s important to use a unique voice in your summary (The Muse Editor), to help standout and show your personality.
Profile Photo
Often a profile photo is the first place prospective eyes go. This is the reason it is essential that your profile photo conveys the right message. Aim for a neutral background and a business casual attire (The Muse Editor).
Result Orientated Writing
When writing about your job experience, make sure you start sentences with quantifiable results(The Muse Editor).
Headline
A headline helps convey your brand quickly, which is important since prospective viewers often decide whether to stay on page within the first few seconds (The Muse Editor).
Alumni Tool
Using the alumni tool you can find University of British Columbia alumni in jobs or careers you want to pursue (The Muse Editor). This will give you an ice breaker when reaching out to professionals.
Role Models
Looking at the pages of role models in your industry which can help give ideas on what makes a page stand out (The Muse Editor).
Stay Engaged
Post, share and comment to help increase your visibility but, be strategic (The Muse Editor). Make sure you are adding value and sending the right message to future employers.
Aim For 50
One should aim for at least 50 connections (The Muse Editor). Helps to lend legitimacy to your account from the perspective of employers.
Asking for Recommendations:
Recommendations act like evidence to support your case for why you should be hired. So do not be scared to ask for one and specify what you were hoping they’d highlight (The Muse Editor).
Works Cited
The Muse Editor. “The Best LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers.” The Muse, The Muse, 19 June 2020, www.themuse.com/advice/the-31-best-linkedin-profile-tips-for-job-seekers.
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