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This post is GOLD for how to use LI to increase your visibility by not only recruiters, but targeted companies! If you don't already, you need to follow Jessica Hernandez for more invaluable tips.

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I help executives convey their unsung achievements & attract career-defining roles | Executive Resume Writer | 4X Certified Personal Brand & Job Search Strategist | LinkedIn Top Voice | Free Job Search Tools ⤵️

Your LinkedIn profile is a powerful tool for attracting recruiters. If you know how to leverage its features to your benefit... Here are 7 ways you can spotlight your LinkedIn profile and get noticed: 1. Leverage Job Alerts: ↳ Did you know LinkedIn has a "Signal Interest" setting? It's tucked away in Settings & Privacy > Data Privacy > Job Seeking Preferences. Toggle it on and off to stay on the radar of your desired companies. Remember, staying visible is key. 2. Use the 'I’m Interested' Button: ↳This feature on a company's LinkedIn page signals your interest directly to recruiters. It’s a simple yet effective way to express your enthusiasm for a company. 3. Engage with Company Content. ↳When you actively like, comment, or share a company's posts and ads, you're spotlighted as "Engaged with Brand." This visibility makes recruiters more confident that you'll respond to their messages. 4. Active Talent Spotlight. ↳ Keep your profile updated and use the "share resume" feature. LinkedIn automatically signals recruiters about your activity. This spotlight increases your chances of being noticed without any extra effort. 5. Build Company Connections. ↳ Connect with 3-5 employees at your target companies, not just recruiters. Diverse connections within the company can lead to referrals and showcase your network within the industry. 6. Optimize the 'Open to' Feature. Clearly state the roles you're interested in. ↳ Adding the green banner increases your visibility and shows you're actively looking, making you 40% more likely to catch a recruiter's attention. 7. Share Your Resume with Recruiters. ↳ Under Job Seeking Preferences, turn on the feature to make your resume searchable to recruiters. This optimizes your profile in job searches, boosting your visibility. Which one are you going to try first? PS. Want to know 5 features that can 2x your interview invitations? Join me for a LinkedIn Live on March 5th: https://lnkd.in/g-RBid8j

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