6 Ways to Optimise LinkedIn for Your Remote Job Search 👀
As part of your job search, LinkedIn is crucial!
It's a great place to keep track of your professional network and make new connections. It's also where many employers go to find candidates for positions, so it's important to make sure you've got a strong profile up and running.
So if you're remote job hunting, here are five ways to optimise your LinkedIn profile for your search:
1. Specify that you are open to remote jobs. Click on "Open To", then go down to "Find A New Job" and check off the box next to "Workplace — Remote". You can use up to 5 job titles and remote locations, so use them all and ensure they’re the most commonly used job titles.
2. Make sure your profile picture is high-resolution. This means no selfies or low-resolution photos — it can be as simple as a close-up headshot, and don’t be afraid to show a little of your personality!
3. Your headline is the second thing people see after your picture when they check out your profile. Customise your headline to show that you're a remote work advocate, and add what you do and why you love it.
4. Your LinkedIn summary/about section is one of the most competitive parts of your profile, so it's important to make sure it's as compelling as possible. Say who you are, what you do in a nutshell and how you would provide value to an organisation. Keep it in the first person, after all you’re writing it about yourself, not someone else!
5. Add keywords related to the job title, industry, company name or location (if relevant) you are targetting. This will help recruiters find and contact you when they see an opening that matches your skillset and experience. For example, if you want to work as a freelance writer, your skills should include things like "copywriting" and "creative writing" (along with any others that are relevant).
6. LinkedIn is a great way to network remotely — and not just by reaching out to people you already know! Connect with hiring managers at your target companies (no DM’s about job search at this stage). Create relationships, engage with people, and add value to conversations — take your time to build things up as you would in real life! Then, as soon as you see a position advertised, ask your contact how you can stand out.
Those are just a few quick ways to increase your chances of finding remote work. I had a client who increased her following, profile views, and impressions by 60% in less than 6 months! As a result, she landed a flexible remote job so that she can still take her dog for walks at lunch and spend time with her husband without having the drain of the commute.
Impressive, right?
In the Remote Job Academy, I can help you optimise your LinkedIn profile (and much much more!) so that you get noticed and contacted by recruiters and hiring managers. I'd love to show you how it works!
And here are this week's remote jobs for you to check out 👇
Stay rebellious,
Michelle