Hi there, Joseph here.

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Happy Thursday!

This week’s newsletter edition focuses on how to revamp your LinkedIn Profile.

Here are 5 items to consider this week.

How To Revamp Your LinkedIn Profile

Austin Belcak has written the best article on the internet on how to build an amazing LinkedIn profile. He offers all the useful tips including:

• How to create a captivating LinkedIn ‘About Section’

• How to use keywords to attract recruiters and jobs.

• How to create a great LinkedIn cover photo

• How to optimize your LinkedIn headline

He offers real-world examples for everything he teaches so I’m sure you’ll find this article useful.

If you want to deep dive into writing proper LinkedIn Headlines, Austin has also written about it here.

These are the only two articles you need to revamp your LinkedIn profile.

Personal Tips

• Most people nowadays will look you up on LinkedIn before they speak to you, so treat your LinkedIn as a live resume.

• Keep updating your LinkedIn profile as you grow in your career and as you study other people’s profiles.

• Ensure that your profile stands out among similar professionals and LinkedIn will reward you by making your profile appear first when a recruiter is looking for talent.

• Use your LinkedIn profile to build your credibility and professionalism by sharing valuable content that is relevant in your industry.

Quote of the Week

Meme of the Week

Opportunity Alert

• Director of Research, Contracts and Grants at USIU

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• Business Analyst at WIOCC

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Conclusion

In today's edition, we've covered how to revamp your LinkedIn profile. Remember to make your profile stand out. Stay informed and stay ahead!

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Best,

Joseph.