3 Ways to Avoid The #1 LinkedIn Headline Mistake

LinkedIn Headline Mistake

Hoping to attract attention with your LinkedIn Profile?

You’ll have a better chance if you change the site’s most critical piece of information – your Headline – from the default option of your current job title.

Too often, LinkedIn users don’t take the time to change this default (which is automatically picked up when you add a current job).

However, employers who need leadership talent can’t interpret your unique value from “Project Manager at ABC Corporation” or “Operations Director in the Manufacturing Industry.”

Here are 3 compelling reasons why LinkedIn’s default Headline is a no-go for your job search – and how you can select a better, compelling Headline for your Profile instead: Continue reading

How to Stop Your Work Anniversary Notifications on LinkedIn

Annoyed with the flood of “Congratulations!” notes on LinkedIn every time your work anniversary rolls around?

Try removing the Months on your jobs in the Experience section. Navigate to the job on LinkedIn, click the pencil icon to edit the dates, and select “Choose” instead of specifying the month. Hit Save and you’re done!

And don’t stop at this change if LinkedIn isn’t producing the results you want:

7 Phrases to Delete From Your LinkedIn Profile

How to Update Your LinkedIn Profile on The Sly

Are You Faceless on LinkedIn?

Write a Memorable, Knockout LinkedIn Profile Summary

The 5 Most Worthless Phrases in Your LinkedIn Headline

Is Your LinkedIn Photo a Joke?

In a nutshell, use the right type of message and content on LinkedIn to attract your target audience and keep the focus where you want it: on your qualifications.

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