As a recruiting company, trust us when we say we know a thing or two about what makes a great LinkedIn profile. With 450 million active profiles, LinkedIn is packed with candidates who have every skill, experience, and proficiency under the sun. LinkedIn also stays fresher than most resumes. Unlike resumes, which tend to be updated when someone is actively job hunting, most working professionals keep the LinkedIn profile relatively up-to-date.
If you’re even thinking about changing jobs, an updated LinkedIn profile should be at the top of your priority list. Not only will it lead hiring managers to come to you with relevant job offers, it’s almost universally used to vet job applicants. A great LinkedIn profile can give you an edge over another candidate who has only done the bare bones.