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You share your best photos on Instagram, regularly let us know what you're up to on Facebook, and you also tweet what you've experienced today. Social media is an integral part of our online world. But are you also getting the most out of LinkedIn?
Believe it or not, LinkedIn is one of the founders of the social media era. Since 2013, it has been helping people find jobs, doing business and presenting themselves professionally online. You can read what LinkedIn can do for you below.
You can see LinkedIn as your online resume. This is the perfect way to show off your work experience and what you have to offer. This is because you can post links to websites or applications you've built, post videos that show your skills, and so on. Post recommendations or references from colleagues and employers on your profile or give recommendations to your connections. In short, use LinkedIn to share your knowledge and skills with the outside world.
With networks, many doors can be opened. Whether you're using it to look for a new job, new employees and colleagues, or looking for mentors. LinkedIn is the place to be. Use it to get in touch with companies you're interested in or even want to work in. Get in touch with company employees and express your interest. In addition, it is also the perfect platform for networking with people or companies with similar interests. Follow them and read about the latest trends and developments in the IT industry.
LinkedIn is one of the largest work-related social media platforms worldwide, including in the Netherlands. With nearly 8 million Dutch users, it's important to stand out. But how do you do that?
Save your vacation photos for Facebook and Instagram. Your profile picture is what visitors to your profile will see first. You don't have to spend hundreds of euros on a photo shoot to do this. However, it is useful to let someone take a good profile picture of you. This includes a neutral background, you want visitors to focus on you. Look as smart as you can, show professionalism and laugh!
Clearly state which sector you are in and what position you have or want to take on. For the location, it is important that you at least let us know which province you come from and, preferably, which city. This can be essential for someone looking for an employee with your skills in your region.
For education, it is important that you add all your studies, courses and courses. As a Winc Academy student, you can of course also add this to your profile. This way, future employers can see what you have to offer and whether you have the skills they need.
Every LinkedIn profile should have a good summary. This is right under your name, photo, role and location and is therefore the first thing visitors will read on your profile. Here you can tell what your best qualities are at a glance. In addition, it is important to emphasize part of your personality. While you probably want to position yourself as a programmer, it can always be relevant to show work experiences in other areas. Employers are often looking for well-trained staff, with broader knowledge and qualities than just software development.
LinkedIn can be seen as a search engine for employers. To make yourself easier to find, it's important to have your “keywords” in order. Talk about your skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. You may have already mentioned this in your summary, but don't forget to include this in your course summary and other relevant job descriptions. In addition, be sure to present about other skills that you have. These are all keywords where you can be found and distinguish yourself.
To this day, word of mouth is considered one of the most reliable sources. So make sure you get in touch with old colleagues, employers, etc. and ask them to leave a recommendation on your LinkedIn. When others talk positively about you, this will only come across as good to your future employer. In doing so, don't forget to also return a favor to them and leave them a recommendation as well.
Remember, LinkedIn is a place to showcase your skills. Link examples to previous work in relevant areas of your profile. Show projects, applications, assignments, etc. that you are proud of. Make sure you use the good work! If you can show your confidence and skills in your projects, it will only be in the good taste of people who view your profile. For example, you see a project by one of our former students that we are both very proud of here.
LinkedIn makes extensive use of groups. These groups share the same interests, employers, experiences, etc. Network here with people and companies that share the same interests. Maybe that's how you end up with the perfect employer. In addition, groups are also deployed on a large scale to help people find jobs, take advantage of this.
Sharing content on LinkedIn is super easy and it also highlights your interests and skills once again. Share your thoughts and theories with others, ask for opinions, and interact with an article on LinkedIn. Share content with the projects you're proud of and get your friends to share it too. Show who you are and what you stand for.
These are just a few of the many ways to get the most out of LinkedIn and make your profile stand out. As starting developers, we naturally hope you get the feature you want as soon as possible. To achieve this, you have to be proactive and let yourself stand out. Hopefully, these tips will help you with this.
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