April 2020
Beginner
400 pages
9h 37m
English
Content preview from LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Chapter 21
Ten LinkedIn Profile Resources
IN THIS CHAPTER
Improving your contact information
Generating an attractive headline
Creating great graphics and multimedia content
To achieve a truly optimized LinkedIn profile, it takes more than just sheer writing and typing ability. I’ve compiled a list of ten resources to help you create the best profile out there. These resources are my secret gems to create an impressive profile. The resources span videos, online tools, and more. The best part? Almost all of them are free.
Get Inspired and Excited
I remember when I watched Simon Sinek’s TED talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” the first time. He verbalized something I knew in my heart: If you want to move someone, don’t tell them how, tell them why. After watching this video, you’ll begin to see the bigger picture the LinkedIn About section provides, and you will begin to realize your own why.
Simon Sinek’s TED talk is found here:
www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action
Carla Harris’s presentation, “How to Own Your Power,” is one I watch over and over again because it’s so inspiring. She provides three pearls of wisdom, and although she’s not directly ...
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