Do not Clutter:

Do not clutter your LinkedIn profile with unnecessary details. Cut through all the clutter and the hype and contextualize the needful. It is necessary that all the achievements be put in black and white on LinkedIn. For example, if you have a research paper that bespeaks your research oriented attitude, attach the paper to your profile. If there are any captivating presentations, create a profile in SlideShare and embed the SlideShare link to your LinkedIn profile. Communities and Groups: By acquainting yourself with the latest trends in industry sector, you may transcend the horizons of imagination. There is virtually no end and no limit to the expansiveness of playing a vital cameo in communities and groups. More often than not, it is suggested to follow successful employers and target specific communities. Communities and groups add extra finishing touches to your LinkedIn profile. Endorsements: To many, endorsements do not mean anything productive. This misconception rose to the fore very recently. Well, most recruiters are never too quick to judge someone’s skills by seeing their endorsements. However, they pay attention to details. Endorsements are a finite way of presenting your forthright skill set. Headline: Headline should convey the people what you really do. It should be witty, catchy and appreciable. It should never be a paragraph. Rather, a line should suffice and serve the purpose. Here is an example eloquently explaining the same: Raghavendra P, MBA from IIM-A: Chief Marketing Consultant at McKinsey ●Creating, enhancing and scripting the success stories of generations to come. Multi-media: Not many applicants show interest in incorporating any audio and video clips in their LinkedIn profiles. Perhaps, not many have an inkling of this feature. Videos and pictures can make your achievements all the more conspicuous. Make the best use of this feature and apportion some place for incorporating the videos and pictures. Summary: A summary should convey your ideology and perspective. It should be sweet, simple and comprehendible. Use a few stats and be warm and welcoming.  Indicate the key skills, qualifications and awards. In addition, include a bottom line to make it more appealing. Add your Blog: If you have a WordPress blog, it is highly recommended to add it to your LinkedIn profile. Blogs clearly reflect your passion and interests. So, cultivate a habit of having one. Blogs can wield the baton of magic and do magic. If you manage you strike a nice tandem with recruiters by penning your thoughts on latest trends in industry sector, your chances of getting hired are enhanced. With loftiest pride, let me conclude with a wise saying, “First deserve it and then desire it.” So, it becomes pivotal that you have the required skills. Fabricating skills on LinkedIn will never fetch you a job. So be honest while marketing yourself on LinkedIn!