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How to Build a LinkedIn Profile that Stands Out & Sticks
By: Gary Schrader, 5th July 2014
Benefits•Sourcing•Marketing•Branding•Relationships
Sourcing = Hunting•Market Intelligence•Direct contact•Added reach
Marketing = Farming•Attract & inform• Include media & engage
Branding = Type of Restaurant
•Personal brand•Company brand•Thought leadership
Relationships = Added Value
•Candidate relationships•Client relationships•Stay on track
Creating a profile that sticks
“Made to Stick” by the Heath Bros.6 key principles of SUCCESs
SimplicityUnexpectednessConcretenessCredibilityEmotionsStory
Profile & Background Images
•Professional•Appealing to market
Adding & Editing Images
Name•Separate language for multilingual profiles
Headline•Identify yourself•Stand out•Be found
Location & Industry•Connect locally•Network with market
Adding Basic Information
Contact Details•Connect•Be searchable•Generate traffic
Public URL•Share public profile•Be found•New connections
Contact Details & Public URL
Summary•Elevator pitch•Generate keywords•Showcase media
Adding Media
Experience•More keywords•Branding•Showcase media
Adding Experience
Education•Connect with alumni•Promote achievements
Skills & Expertise•More keywords•Compliment connections•Get their attention
Languages•Create separate pages•Reach market in mother tongue
Other…• Projects• Volunteer Experience & Causes • Additional Honors & Awards• Additional Info (Interests, Personal Details, Advice for contacting "You")• Additional Organizations• Certifications• Publications • Test Scores• Courses• and Patents
Are you an All-Star?•Know level•Fill gaps
Image Sources• Slide 1 Metal Balls http://goo.gl/nXU1cP
• Slide 2 Gold http://goo.gl/HuYnM
• Slide 3 Bow & Arrow None
• Slide 4 Vegetables http://goo.gl/alfWl2
• Slide 5 Menu http://goo.gl/lKLA9y
• Slide 6 Chocolate on Pillow http://goo.gl/nkikTU
• Slide 7 Book Made to Stick http://goo.gl/9dssML
• Slide 8 Vanity None
• Slide 9 YouTube Video – Personal Account
• Slide 10 Name Tag http://goo.gl/tjVnEE
• Slide 11 Black Sheep http://goo.gl/EVGkvU
• Slide 12 Map http://goo.gl/lEBzMW
• Slide 13 YouTube Video – Personal Account
• Slide 14 Phone http://goo.gl/g23NDP
• Slide 15 Mailbox http://goo.gl/ZW0ot3
• Slide 16 YouTube Video – Personal Account
• Slide 17 Vending Machine http://goo.gl/JCHzlU
• Slide 18 YouTube Video – Personal Account
• Slide 19 Trophy http://goo.gl/OEbfDf
• Slide 20 YouTube Video – Personal Account
• Slide 21 Graduation Cap http://goo.gl/4xWL1r
• Slide 22 Fist Bump http://goo.gl/2XJ6vE
• Slide 23 Languages http://goo.gl/C7MPr2
• Slide 24 Puzzle http://goo.gl/jpcQlX
• Slide 25 LinkedIn Meter http://goo.gl/U1uRm9
ConnectGary SchraderSales ManagerHRBoss Japan KKhttp://hrboss.co.jp/ gary.schrader@hrboss.com