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Shawn Humphreys
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What are some ways to stand out to employers on your LinkedIn?

What is something unique you out on your LinkedIn to have your profile stand out to future employers/recruiters? Recruiters, feel free to put in your advice or stories that have gotten someone an interview or hired immediately.

One way I feel is important is using buzzwords for about me, bio, etc. When a recruiter/manager type in "React", "Dev-ops", or anything relating to your targeted career path, you want to be the first 5 people that they see with that search term.

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Another thing I feel is important is the featured tab. A good featured post about your projects or achievements could get you a phone call/email alone!

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Ruanna

I think publishing a few articles on LinkedIn is a great way to show more of who you are – more about your background, what you're passionate about, your knowledge/skill set, etc. 😊

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Shawn Humphreys

I have slowly transition to this. I have always been taught to "use your GitHub like your Instagram, but don't use your LinkedIn like your Facebook", but I feel like sharing articles about your background, passions, or recent projects could definitely be valuable.

Thank you for this!