LinkedIn, the premier social networking site announced it would unveil a universal resume apply button today. This is good news for anyone in a job search. However it increases the demand to stand out and validates the importance of a powerfully written, well-branded LinkedIn profile.
To stand out, your LI profile should:
- immediately engage your reader
- be conversational
- distinguish you from everyone else in your target network
- contain a personal story or testimonial
- be 250 words or less
- promote your unique value proposition – UVP
- be unified with your resume, cover letter, and other career communications
- be written using key words and phrases
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