LinkedIn profile tips | LinkedIn Profile Review | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Real LIVE Review!

Want some real life LinkedIn profile tips? Watch my LinkedIn profile review and optimization with HR professional Judy Lohr. This is for you if: 1) You've been on LinkedIn for a long time, but you've always thought there's something better you could do. 2) You are coming up in recruiter's searches, but that's it. The recruiters don't click through. 3) While you are getting contacts from recruiters, they're not discussing the RIGHT jobs with you. 4) All the LinkedIn advice you watch on YouTube seems too generic. You're wondering what that means in "real life" and how you could apply that to your situation. Hi My name is Karalyn Brown and I am a Career Coach and the Founder of the Straight to Shortlist Challenge. I do a live LinkedIn profile review with Judy Lohr, an experienced HR professional who's focus is on HRIS. Judy has used LinkedIn for a number of years now, and most recently her LinkedIn presence helped her find a job. She's wonderful in this interview, and so clearly loves her job. Click on the time stamp below to see what we covered and if you have any questions on a specific part of your LinkedIn profile. You can watch it from start to finish, or just click on the time stamps to take you to the section that's most relevant to you. 00:00 01:32 See how Judy nails answer to the question “tell me about yourself.” 03:23 How does Judy use her LinkedIn profile. 04:39 How did LinkedIn help Judy find her next job. 06:18 How did LinkedIn keep Judy connected with old contacts and help her find a hidden job and get recommended for a job. 07:48 Why are visuals and pictures so important on LinkedIn. 08:19 How can commenting and sharing on LinkedIn help with your personal brand. 10:26 Why is it important to include your achievements on LinkedIn. 12:44 How to put the right quote on your LinkedIn background picture/banner. 14:07 Why the top third of your LinkedIn profile is so important. 14:33 How to write a great LinkedIn headline to stand out from the crowd and shape the way people view your experience. 15:55 How to write an about section on LinkedIn. 17:40 Your LinkedIn about section can help you in ways you don’t think are possible. 18:18 If you’ve just changed job and it’s been announced to your new team, why you need to update your LinkedIn profile as soon as possible to create your personal brand. 20:02 How to structure your experience section on LinkedIn. 21:46 How far back on your LinkedIn profile should you go if you’ve had a lot of experience 22:08 Keeping your LinkedIn skills list up to date is so important, here’s why. SHAMELESS PLUG TIME There are quite a few people who do what I do, and we each have our own style. Part of what generates a great result is the working relationship you have with the person you entrust with your career story. If watch this and think you'd like to work with me, to help you find a job, or to help with your next career move, we can engage in a few different ways. Check out my professional services page here. https://bit.ly/KB-Professional-Services