5 LinkedIn Tips & Tricks- You Probably Don't Know?

1.LinkedIn Groups

Use the power of LinkedIn Groups for better and faster engagements with other LinkedIn users. You can find groups in the field you are interested in by just typing some keywords on the search bar and filtering them as groups.

LinkedIn Groups provide a place for professionals in the same industry or with similar interests to share their insights and experiences, ask for guidance, and build valuable connections. (linkedin.com/help)

2. Profile Cover Image

👉https://www.canva.com/linkedin-banners/templates/

Go to this address and create a banner by just dragging & dropping. That specifically describes you and your job. By creating a colorful and narrational banner you can attract your profile visitors easily.

3. Pin Your Top Skills

You can control which skills you want to show on the top of your profile

1. Go to skills & endorsements part
2. Click to edit button
3. Choose the skills you want to pin
4. You are done!

Note: Pin the skills really describes you and summarizes you like(as) keywords

4.“Open to Work” — “Hiring”

I think you heard about it but if you don't it’s pretty easy.

1. Go to the top right of your profile

2. Click to “Open To” button

3. Choose one and click

4. Done!

5. LinkedIn Premium

Basic vs. Premium

Basic account:

• Find and reconnect with colleagues and classmates.
• Request and provide recommendations.
• Search for and view profiles of other LinkedIn members.
• Receive unlimited InMail messages.
• Save up to three searches and get weekly alerts on those searches.

Premium subscriptions - features are:

• Premium Essentials helps you get hired and get ahead in your professional life.
• Sales Navigator helps you generate leads and build your clientele.
• Recruiter Lite helps you find and hire talent.
• Premium Pro helps you get detailed business insights and further expand your business.
• LinkedIn Learning helps you improve your skills and learn new ones.

Does Premium Worth it?

I think it really does but the prices may be a bit salty! But Linkedin gives you premium for 1 month free.