{"id":6785,"date":"2024-07-03T16:41:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T14:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/linkedin-saadan-skaber-du-en-profil-der-giver-flere-muligheder\/"},"modified":"2024-09-03T09:02:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T07:02:51","slug":"linkedin-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"LinkedIn hacks A-Z: How to create a profile that opens up more career opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How do you get the most out of your <strong>LinkedIn profile?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">Over the last 8-9 years, I\u2019ve gained incredible value from using LinkedIn. More than <strong>8,000<\/strong> inspiring followers, numerous job offers, many great debates, and a strong digital network.<\/div>\n<p>I have a dream of passing on my knowledge to you, who are just getting started on LinkedIn, because I believe everyone deserves a job, and LinkedIn is the future path to getting one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Here are my own data from the past year on LinkedIn<\/strong> Nearly 1,000,000 views<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6725\" title=\"Screenshot 2024 08 23 at 12.35.45\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.35.45-1024x448.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2024 08 23 at 12.35.45\" width=\"640\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.35.45-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.35.45-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.35.45-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.35.45-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.35.45.png 1592w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">Did you know that over 50% of all hires in Denmark \u2013 in one way or another \u2013 have been influenced by LinkedIn?<\/div>\n<p>This guide can be used whether you are employed or job-seeking. It\u2019s also ideal for those who want to expand their network.<\/p>\n<p>I often find that many people ask for tips and tricks for their LinkedIn, and I recently participated in a debate about how to get started \u2013 especially if you are job-seeking.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t know if I can be called an expert, but I\u2019ve gained a lot of experience over the past few years, and as I mentioned, I\u2019ve received a handful of job offers by now. If my knowledge can help more people get jobs in Denmark, it\u2019s worth it, and it\u2019s certainly worth the time!<\/p>\n<p>I hope you find this post useful and that you share it with others in your network who may need a job, are seeking a broader network, or simply want to use a social media platform that can help them move forward in life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mw-box\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mickyweis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Send me a request on LinkedIn<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to section<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Get_your_profile_in_order\" >Get your profile in order<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Your_profile_headline_%E2%80%93_who_are_you\" >Your profile headline \u2013 who are you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Add_your_friends\" >Add your friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Profile_picture_on_LinkedIn\" >Profile picture on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Add_your_skills\" >Add your skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Work_for_free\" >Work for free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Add_all_the_jobs_youve_had\" >Add all the jobs you\u2019ve had<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Evaluate_your_efforts\" >Evaluate your efforts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Be_active_and_proactive\" >Be active and proactive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Share_your_passion\" >Share your passion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Be_careful_about_being_an_%E2%80%9Cexpert%E2%80%9D_from_day_1\" >Be careful about being an \u201cexpert\u201d from day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#You_have_no_idea_what_jobs_are_out_there\" >You have no idea what jobs are out there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#You_can_never_have_too_strong_a_network\" >You can never have too strong a network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Keep_LinkedIn_updated_%E2%80%93_even_if_you_get_a_job\" >Keep LinkedIn updated \u2013 even if you get a job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#It_takes_time\" >It takes time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Focus_on_what_you_can_do\" >Focus on what you can do<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Does_the_number_of_connections_matter\" >Does the number of connections matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Most_people_genuinely_want_to_help_you\" >Most people genuinely want to help you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Give_give_give_and_comment\" >Give, give, give and comment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Catch_up_after_meetings_and_lectures\" >Catch up after meetings and lectures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Find_role_models_and_companies_to_follow\" >Find role models and companies to follow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Write_to_HR_managers\" >Write to HR managers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#You_need_to_stand_by_your_LinkedIn_and_its_content\" >You need to stand by your LinkedIn and its content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Do_I_get_more_out_of_LinkedIn_Premium\" >Do I get more out of LinkedIn Premium?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/linkedin-guide\/#Conclusion_on_your_LinkedIn_profile\" >Conclusion on your LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_profile_in_order\"><\/span>Get your profile in order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important \u2013 and first \u2013 step is to create a profile and optimize it at the same time. This will give you a good start. There are a few things you can easily do \u2013 in addition to simply creating the profile \u2013 namely, adding all the basic information about yourself.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll go through them bit by bit in the following sections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_profile_headline_%E2%80%93_who_are_you\"><\/span>Your profile headline \u2013 who are you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your headline should catch people\u2019s attention \u2013 it\u2019s the first thing they see. It doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be your job title, but if it is, make sure to spice it up a bit so others find it interesting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<p>Working in IT &gt; IT responsible for cybersecurity<br \/>\nJob-seeking &gt; Building constructor with 8 years of experience<br \/>\nLawyer &gt; Full-fledged attorney @ Plesner<\/p>\n<p>You can also create a slightly different and more detailed version.<\/p>\n<p>Passionate about | SEO |\u00a0AdWords |\u00a0Facebook and data, 8 years of experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>I think you get my point<\/strong>: It\u2019s about making yourself attractive; you shouldn\u2019t lie, but you also shouldn\u2019t undersell yourself. It\u2019s a bit like \u2018professional dating\u2019 or job dating, as we call it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your job title<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Avoid writing &#8220;I\u2019m looking for a job&#8221; as the first thing. You haven\u2019t planted your seeds, so you can\u2019t harvest yet. As mentioned earlier, it\u2019s normal to be job-seeking \u2013 most of us have been there.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge is that people need to know what you can do before they want to hire you or recommend you to others. I receive between 20-30 inquiries per week via LinkedIn from fantastic people who want to find a job.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I have a monthly to-do list where I contact great companies in my network to see if they need people \u2013 and if they do, I share it in my network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">My hope with this article is to help people find jobs. I firmly believe that we all have something to offer.<\/div>\n<p>So be proud of who you are \u2013 take care of the basics mentioned above so you can quickly get your profile in order. A photo and headline are a minimum, but I would also recommend writing a summary, as it makes it easier for others to recommend you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_your_friends\"><\/span>Add your friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you create a profile on LinkedIn, you can invite your friends to the platform via email. This often provides a good \u201cfoundation\u201d of connections on LinkedIn. You\u2019ll use these connections later on, so what you post can be distributed further in your network, which you\u2019re building.<\/p>\n<p>Your friends also know who you are and what you can do, so they\u2019re the best to \u201cvouch for you,\u201d whether you\u2019ve worked with them or not. It\u2019s a bit of the \u201cfake it till you make it\u201d saying that applies here \u2013 especially if you\u2019re young and don\u2019t have much experience yet.<\/p>\n<p>When you add your friends, you can benefit from getting their input on your profile to get an honest opinion. Is it comprehensive enough? What does it convey? Etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profile_picture_on_LinkedIn\"><\/span>Profile picture on LinkedIn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid adding your Instagram profile picture, where you\u2019re pouting or shirtless. People judge you based on what they see. A good tip is to choose a picture where you &#8216;appear&#8217; as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yesware.com\/blog\/best-photo-linkedin\/\">smiling and happy person<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also live in a superficial society, for better or worse, so if you have a picture, it shows that you\u2019re serious about it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mickyweis\/\">my profile looks like<\/a> including a cover photo and profile picture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6733\" title=\"Screenshot 2024 08 23 at 12.41.10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.41.10-1024x709.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2024 08 23 at 12.41.10\" width=\"640\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.41.10-1024x709.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.41.10-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.41.10-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.41.10-1536x1064.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Skaermbillede-2024-08-23-kl.-12.41.10.png 1658w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_your_skills\"><\/span>Add your skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen those little pluses you can give each other under the profile. It\u2019s like a &#8220;simplified&#8221; recommendation. If I click on your plus, I acknowledge one of your skills.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s obviously a great thing that others recognize your skills because it gives outsiders the impression that you\u2019re good at what you do. It\u2019s a clear advantage if your skills are recognized because it allows your potential employer to see that you excel in certain disciplines and that others have noticed this.<\/p>\n<p><center>Here\u2019s a screenshot from my own profile<\/center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5540 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/linkedin-kompetencer-1024x569-1.png\" alt=\"Example of LinkedIn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you acknowledge other users on LinkedIn, you\u2019ll often receive acknowledgments in return \u2013 reciprocity is important! The more contacts you get, the more endorsements you can also receive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_for_free\"><\/span>Work for free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It might be that a project doesn\u2019t make sense financially, but instead, you can earn a diploma, a certification, or a recommendation for completing this project.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll look at this in the next section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When I was very young, I worked in many odd places \u2013 both unpaid and paid, of course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For example, as a teaching assistant (the hardest job I\u2019ve had mentally. Anyone who says it\u2019s not hard to be a teacher or educator should spend 6 months in these roles).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, I worked in the nightlife industry, as you might know, and I slept in an office in Aarhus (Mejlgade) while we tried to get a startup off the ground \u2013 I even often showered at Fitness World.<\/p>\n<p>I worked for free on the aforementioned startup project that we wanted to get off the ground \u2013 but I learned so much: I met Henrik Bondtofte, who introduced me to SEO &amp; link building, and I met Michael, who taught me how to be self-employed. (He was really tough on me).<\/p>\n<p>It gave me thick skin, a lot of experience, and something to put on my CV, which I still benefit from 10 years later. Additionally, I also met Konrad and Mike through that adventure, who later founded Miinto \u2013 the world is small, and LinkedIn is a brilliant platform that can make the world even smaller.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">\n<p>I\u2019m not saying that all your jobs from now on should be unpaid: But consider whether you can \u201cafford\u201d to invest a little in yourself by working for a mentor along with other passionate individuals. The knowledge you gain here is often so rewarding because you\u2019re passionate about the project \u2013 otherwise, you probably wouldn\u2019t work unpaid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everything you do has a significant influence on how you become as a person, but it also naturally has a big impact on your CV \u2013 which is the core of your LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I enjoy hearing from people who work for humanitarian causes because the development they\u2019ve undergone as people often reflects in their new work or their way of interacting with others.<\/p>\n<p>So don\u2019t underestimate the things you\u2019ve done just because they don\u2019t have a fancy title. They can still have value \u2013 even unpaid jobs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s one more example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I worked HARD at Tattoodo for a period \u2013 and it was tough! But I was insanely motivated; I wanted us to succeed in building the world\u2019s largest tattoo site. I didn\u2019t know if I would get anything out of it \u2013 besides a small payment that could cover my expenses over 6 months. But I got much more out of it than I dared to hope for:<\/p>\n<p>An introduction to Christian Stadil and later a collaboration on many different businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>And this resulted in this recommendation from Christian.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not including this in the post to be self-congratulatory, but rather to say: I\u2019m damn proud of having worked with Christian, and this recommendation has opened countless doors for me. Hard work pays off!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-md-offset-3\">\n<div class=\"testimonials\">\n<div class=\"active item\">\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"carousel-info\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pull-left alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2017-06-13-kl.-10.48.49.png\" alt=\"Christian Stadil\" width=\"600\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, it has been a pleasure to work with Micky Weis because, besides being a nice guy, he is also extremely passionate and one of the most skilled digital marketing strategists we have in Denmark. He has proven this to me many times, across companies and types of tasks; from Tattoodo, to Firtal Group and Helsebixen, to Sanovo Technology Group. Micky is a machine in a positive sense \u2013 if you put him in, he will almost certainly make a noticeable difference and significantly help grow your online business; improve your conversion rates, strengthen and increase your online community and following, and enhance your visibility and ranking online \u2013 whether through Google or social media.<\/p>\n<p>I can highly recommend Micky and his skills.<br \/>\n<strong>Christian Nicholas Stadil. Owner\/CEO\/Adj.Prof. | Thornico A\/S<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_all_the_jobs_youve_had\"><\/span>Add all the jobs you\u2019ve had<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8230; But Micky, I don\u2019t know much, and I haven\u2019t had many &#8216;real&#8217; jobs?<\/p>\n<p>There are so many opportunities to learn today. You can buy all kinds of books and take all kinds of courses. Technology has given us many good and bad things, but one of the best things it has given us is that we can learn anything we set our minds to \u2013 and I think the whole \u201conline education\u201d universe is just getting started \u2013 so take advantage of technology\u2019s many facets!<\/p>\n<p>Read books \u2013 Amazon offers all kinds of books at low prices.<\/p>\n<p>In my younger years, I never read \u2013 especially not during my high school education, because I couldn\u2019t see the point. I regret that today, but in the last 3 years, I\u2019ve read over 150 books.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mw-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/books\/\">Which books I always recommend to others<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Not so much into books?<\/p>\n<p>There are audiobooks, podcasts, YouTube interviews, documentaries \u2013 in other words, there are many great media to seek out new knowledge: Knowledge that you can share on your social media and reference when engaging in a debate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take relevant courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another thing the internet has given us: Courses. There are countless courses available in all sorts of areas. Even major universities like Harvard and Stanford now offer external e-learning. You can even pay a small symbolic amount and get a diploma: A feather in the cap for your LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<p><strong>My recommendations.<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Codecademy<br \/>\n&#8211; Google\u2019s own academy<br \/>\n&#8211; Udacity<br \/>\n&#8211; Edx<br \/>\n&#8211; Coursera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Of course, it requires that you can discipline yourself to take a course and complete it: So start easy \u2013 start by taking courses in a genre that really interests you. That will whet your appetite. It\u2019s better to be a little overqualified for the first course if it gets you through: There are plenty of courses to challenge you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mw-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/online-courses\/\">Read how to educate yourself in online marketing<\/a><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m working on computer science, and I thought I knew A LOT about computers: It turns out I don\u2019t, at least not in this context and certainly not at this level.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here are 3 of my Google certifications \u2013 quite a nice extra addition to one\u2019s CV besides the knowledge you naturally gain by taking these courses.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6785 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"google-certifikation-1\"  href='https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-1.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"google-certifikation-2\"  href='https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-2.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-2-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a title=\"google-certifikation\"  href='https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/google-certifikation-400x396.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"greenbox\"><strong>Tip: Print out your LinkedIn profile.<\/strong> Read through it. Think about being on the other side of the table, hiring someone like yourself for a position you really want \u2013 how does your profile come across?<\/div>\n<p><strong>Summary \u2013 who are you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may have noticed that you can add text under your title and picture. This is called a summary, and here you can advantageously write a little about yourself.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve tried it myself \u2013 you can read my profile text right here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5535 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2018-02-26-kl.-19.08.53-1024x986-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"986\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember that keywords also influence how you rank in search results. So make sure to write a text that also includes words potential employers will search for.<\/p>\n<p>Just like with search engine optimization on Google, you shouldn\u2019t spam your text with keywords, but consider including terms from your industry. It makes you appear competent and also gives you the chance to be found in searches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extended job description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you add jobs, make sure to include some extra information about what you did in the specific role you held or hold. You can also write a bit about what the company does in general.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5532 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2018-02-26-kl.-19.09.19-1024x764-1.png\" alt=\"Thornico LinkedIn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate_your_efforts\"><\/span>Evaluate your efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can always see how you\u2019re performing with the data LinkedIn sends back to you as a user. In addition to verbal feedback from colleagues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Profile strength<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are my numbers for a week. It tells me that my activity was better this week compared to the previous week. That way, I can always optimize my efforts. Since LinkedIn is the social media I spend the most time on, it\u2019s nice to know that what I\u2019m doing is working.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5533 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2018-02-26-kl.-19.09.05-1024x496-1.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn Profile Strength\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_active_and_proactive\"><\/span>Be active and proactive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry: You can start building your network and LinkedIn profile at any time \u2013 there\u2019s no bad time to start. I receive so many messages from young people and older people who are afraid to start.<\/p>\n<p><center><strong>I send them this:<\/strong><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><center>In other words, it\u2019s never too late to start<\/center><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5606 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/never-too-late-to-start.jpg\" alt=\"Anna Vital\" width=\"780\" height=\"617\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_your_passion\"><\/span>Share your passion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I love following passionate people; it\u2019s energizing and life-affirming, no matter what they do. Every person is unique, and that\u2019s what makes our species exciting \u2013 in my view. So make sure to share your passion, your knowledge, and your opinions \u2013 it often creates very real debates.<\/p>\n<p>I blog, as you can see on my site, but I also share job opportunities from my network, I share other articles from the industry, and I share the books I read. In general, I share the things that interest me. If people find it interesting, they can follow me, or they can choose not to.<\/p>\n<p>I write what I write because it inspires me, not because I\u2019m trying to play a specific role on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox\">\n<p><strong>Love art?<\/strong> Share your paintings \u2013 I love seeing art on LinkedIn<br \/>\n<strong>Love finance?<\/strong> Tell us how we can optimize our income<br \/>\n<strong>Love business?<\/strong> Tell us what\u2019s happening in your business world<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_careful_about_being_an_%E2%80%9Cexpert%E2%80%9D_from_day_1\"><\/span>Be careful about being an \u201cexpert\u201d from day 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A funny story from my own life (personal experiences are the best to base things on) is that earlier in my life (before I got on LinkedIn), I thought I was an expert in Excel. Ohh\u2026 how wrong that assumption was.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s like playing football in a very small town with a few thousand inhabitants where you\u2019re the star, and then moving to Aarhus or Copenhagen \u2013 you find out that you\u2019re not as good as you might have thought.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s perfectly fine! \u2013 <strong>But realize it:<\/strong> be humble and learn from those who are better and older than you.<\/p>\n<p>The more you learn, read, and research as you get older, the better you become at understanding that there\u2019s A LOT you don\u2019t know. And what\u2019s the fun in knowing everything?<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">So, listen, listen, listen \u2013 and contribute. That way, you gain respect, and you\u2019ll be recognized for what you can do and because you ask others \u2013 and are interested in other people. This also strengthens your EQ (Emotional Intelligence) because you see things from a different perspective than just your own. This is something I wish I could have told my 20-year-old self!<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_have_no_idea_what_jobs_are_out_there\"><\/span>You have no idea what jobs are out there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is a game-changer for your mindset. I\u2019ve received job offers from London, Dubai, Singapore \u2013 it\u2019s not that they\u2019ve always been the coolest jobs I\u2019ve been offered, but it broadens your horizons when you get insight into all the opportunities out there \u2013 even outside little Denmark.<\/p>\n<p>You find out what they\u2019re looking for abroad and what they expect. It\u2019s about being curious when you get in touch with their HR manager (there\u2019s a chapter about this further down).<\/p>\n<p>LinkedIn has given us the opportunity to <strong>search for jobs worldwide<\/strong>, and all recruitment agents also have a global perspective \u2013 there\u2019s a higher chance of finding a better candidate when there are millions and millions to choose from instead of just a few.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/digital-recruitment\/\">Read my comprehensive guide to recruiting digital profiles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_never_have_too_strong_a_network\"><\/span>You can never have too strong a network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned, it\u2019s never too late to build a strong network \u2013 fortunately. I started when I was 19 because I was in the nightlife industry as a young man, and it gave me a good idea at an early age of how important a network is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A good network is based on mutual willingness to give \u2013 not to receive. Many people think they need a network to \u201cget\u201d or \u201creceive\u201d \u2013 that\u2019s a very wrong assumption, and you\u2019re often quickly seen through.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit like a friend you haven\u2019t talked to in a long time starting a message with \u201cHow\u2019s it going?\u201d and in the same sentence writing, \u201cI was wondering if you could get me \u2026\u2026 \u201c \u2013 you might as well skip the first part.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">Today, we can Google most things, so those who know a lot about a subject have often put countless hours into their field, so it\u2019s disrespectful to write: Can you just fix this for me? On the contrary, if you Google it yourself, try, and make mistakes \u2013 you also learn better.<\/div>\n<p>I love when young entrepreneurs send me a message on LinkedIn because they\u2019ve been struggling with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/what-is-seo\/\">SEO<\/a> problem for a month, and it just doesn\u2019t make sense. I can hear that they\u2019ve put in the effort, and they\u2019ve absorbed all the knowledge they could, and often I can, in a few minutes, send them in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>It enriches me, but if I had to start from scratch with the same people, it might have taken me 20-30 hours, and it would have become an irritation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_LinkedIn_updated_%E2%80%93_even_if_you_get_a_job\"><\/span>Keep LinkedIn updated \u2013 even if you get a job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also a game-changer \u2013 let\u2019s make it clear: Anyone can become unemployed, and I hate seeing people who have lost their drive because they\u2019ve lost their job: Again \u2013 that\u2019s why I\u2019ve spent over 1,000 hours writing blog posts about marketing to help people become smarter and, in addition, spend 5-10 hours per month responding to young passionate individuals on LinkedIn and also sharing relevant job offers from my network.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just because I wish everyone well, but also because I\u2019m aware that I could end up in the same situation, and then it\u2019s nice to have a few plus points in my favor.<\/p>\n<p>So: When you get a job, remember that the world can change tomorrow \u2013 make sure to keep your LinkedIn updated; you might have completed a new course, gained new responsibilities, or similar \u2013 update!<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">\n<p><strong>A little tip:<\/strong> You get much more out of posts shared on LinkedIn than those shared on Facebook and Instagram. Make sure to use the extra hours in the day when you\u2019re scrolling through the endless Instagram feed for new pictures of the Kardashians. See it as an investment: Better knowledge for your brain and a better network, what\u2019s not to like?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_takes_time\"><\/span>It takes time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All good things come to those who wait \u2013 no, just no, that quote doesn\u2019t hold if you want to be realistic. \u2013 All good things come to those who work hard and have patience.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s taken me many years to build a really strong LinkedIn profile because I naturally had to work at the same time. Life isn\u2019t a journey towards a goal \u2013 we\u2019re not getting out of here alive anyway. It\u2019s a journey, and on that journey, I strive to learn, as it makes me happy.<\/p>\n<p>Most people want \u2018this and that,\u2019 but they want to achieve it here and now, not in the 1-2 years it might take.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I really wanted to play guitar because I saw an acoustic concert with Ed Sheeran, so I downloaded Yousician and borrowed a guitar. Man, I was terrible. And the most fascinating thing about learning to play guitar: You can\u2019t skip the learning curve, in other words: You have to practice and start from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>The same applies to LinkedIn. You can use all the tips I give you here, and I promise you\u2019ll get a good start, but it requires that you keep updating and optimizing once you\u2019re up and running.<\/p>\n<p>Learn to enjoy the process of getting better, smarter, and living a more fulfilling life by meeting interesting people.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_what_you_can_do\"><\/span>Focus on what you can do<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t waste time on the things you can\u2019t do \u2013 there will always be more of them than the things you can do. Focus on what you\u2019re really passionate about, what you\u2019re good at, and what you want to do. It will also rub off on the people you connect with.<\/p>\n<p>Anything that\u2019s forced has a short lifespan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_number_of_connections_matter\"><\/span>Does the number of connections matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are many different opinions on how many connections you should have.<\/p>\n<p>As a rule, I approve everyone unless they\u2019re sellers from India (if you know the type, you know they don\u2019t stop no matter what you do).<\/p>\n<p>You can always choose to &#8220;unfollow&#8221; a person later.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/linkedin-follow.png\" alt=\"Klaus Nyengaard LinkedIn\" width=\"800\" height=\"496\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The same goes if I want to be in a network with someone \u2013 I usually always send a greeting if I haven\u2019t met the person before.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, I use the opposite button of &#8220;unfollow&#8221; \u2013 namely, follow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5536 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2018-02-26-kl.-19.11.45-1024x806-1.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn - Klaus Nyengaard Profile\" width=\"1024\" height=\"806\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_people_genuinely_want_to_help_you\"><\/span>Most people genuinely want to help you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>I\u2019ve had over 50 cups of coffee per year for the last 3 years.<\/strong> Because I\u2019m genuinely interested in other people. I\u2019m aware that the better you feel, the better you are at helping others \u2013 in my opinion. I\u2019m currently a consultant in my own company, so why not spend a little time giving others the joy you experience in everyday life?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve met many interesting people through LinkedIn. Most recently, for example, I\u2019ve talked and had coffee with Andreas Dirksen, founder of Plusbog.dk, and I\u2019ve had the pleasure of working with Imran Rashid (author of Sluknu). I also met Nanna Bergmann through ARLA, who now works for Google, and I\u2019ve met young passionate individuals like Daniel Johansen and Kristian Scharling.<\/p>\n<p>Because I\u2019ve always focused on giving instead of \u201ctaking,\u201d I receive between 3-5 inquiries a day \u2013 and it\u2019s not to toot my own horn because I\u2019ve done the opposite. \u201cI need, I want \u2013 me, me, me\u201d \u2013 try turning it around: The more you contribute, the more you get in return.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_give_give_and_comment\"><\/span>Give, give, give and comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In principle, it\u2019s mostly about giving value to others, so you get value in return.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bring more value to the marketplace \u2013 Jim Rohn.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit like that with LinkedIn, without it being in a wrong way \u2013 of course, you shouldn\u2019t just give for the sake of giving.<\/p>\n<p>You should give something that makes sense, and the more you know, the<\/p>\n<p>more curious you are, and the more knowledge you seek, the more you can give.<\/p>\n<p>If you find interesting groups, be active in them, or seek out good debates on LinkedIn \u2013 that means you find, for example, groups about marketing, which is my interest, and then you participate in debates, and you see what others are writing about, and in that way, others will also perceive you as an authority.<\/p>\n<div class=\"redbox\">Don\u2019t drag your Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat posts into LinkedIn \u2013 it\u2019s a no-go. It\u2019s fine to be personal, but there are different media for a reason, so we can use them differently. LinkedIn is meant for professional connections, not cat videos, food pictures, and bikini photos.<\/div>\n<p><strong>For the guys: LinkedIn is not a dating site<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one is for the guys because I hear more and more women experiencing being contacted by men on LinkedIn. My advice: Just don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, she might have a nice profile picture and seem interesting, but don\u2019t date on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s often a bigger problem for women than for men (let\u2019s be honest), but it applies to both genders.<\/p>\n<p>Just don\u2019t do it. If you find someone interesting, follow them and comment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catch_up_after_meetings_and_lectures\"><\/span>Catch up after meetings and lectures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you attend meetings, lectures, or courses, whether you\u2019re unemployed or a director, you\u2019re sure to meet a lot of cool people. Make sure to &#8220;link&#8221; up with them afterward via LinkedIn. That way, you can constantly expand your network.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, people who have met you will also be more likely to network with you because they remember you.<\/p>\n<p>When I give lectures, I often get 20-30 &#8220;connections&#8221; after it\u2019s over, and I also encourage people to \u2018link\u2019 up.<\/p>\n<p>That way, we can help each other, and who knows: Maybe there are future employees, partners, or other good connections among them?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_role_models_and_companies_to_follow\"><\/span>Find role models and companies to follow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I make a point of being inspired by others whom I think are doing well. These include Morten Aalb\u00e6k, Jesper Buch, Christian Stadil \u2013 but also others like Sasa from Obsidian, whom I think adds a lot of value to LinkedIn in my network, or Jesper Hvejsel, my former boss, because he only shares what he considers absolute top-class, and it often is for me too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">So, in other words: Find role models, bosses \u2013 or people who are a step higher up the ladder in your industry. Their behavior, courses, or profile can give you a good understanding of how you can optimize your own career.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_to_HR_managers\"><\/span>Write to HR managers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I know some HR people are going to hate me for this, but I\u2019ve really gained gold from doing this.<\/p>\n<p>I found HR people from Apple, LEGO, Zalando, Rocket Internet, Spotify \u2013 all sorts of big companies. Even when I wanted to take a course at Harvard, I wrote to the professor who gives the lectures through eDX to hear what you go through in the course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Again:<\/strong> If you ask politely \u2013 respecting other people\u2019s time \u2013 there are an incredible number of people who are willing to help. Helping others gives most people a good feeling inside.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit like if you\u2019re in a job interview and don\u2019t get the job \u2013 call afterward directly, and ask what you can do better. I was literally about to pee my pants the first time I did it, but I learned so much.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_need_to_stand_by_your_LinkedIn_and_its_content\"><\/span>You need to stand by your LinkedIn and its content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t lie: Remember this, even though it\u2019s digital and not face-to-face, don\u2019t lie.<\/p>\n<p>I once went to a job interview at Dansk Supermarked for a larger digital position. They had printed out my LinkedIn, including CV and summary, because that\u2019s what I use and what\u2019s most updated.<\/p>\n<p>Then they started diving into it \u2013 fortunately, I had complete control over it because my cases were \u2013 and are \u2013 real, and I understand the buzzwords I use: In other words, I wasn\u2019t trying to bullshit my way into the job.<\/p>\n<p>So don\u2019t lie because you\u2019ll get caught.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure if you\u2019re good enough, you can write it, but start by saying it in the interview. If you write &#8220;SEO EXPERT,&#8221; then expect to be questioned on the farthest corners of SEO. (remember the section about the expert role from earlier)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_get_more_out_of_LinkedIn_Premium\"><\/span>Do I get more out of LinkedIn Premium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not from what I\u2019ve experienced \u2013 I\u2019ve had it several times, and the idea of being shown more and getting more inquiries seems very limited to me. Maybe I\u2019ll test it again soon, now that LinkedIn was sold to Microsoft \u2013 I still doubt it\u2019s worth the money.<\/p>\n<p>You should at least optimize your profile first before it becomes worthwhile, so your time is better spent on that than using your hard-earned money to buy a gold icon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_on_your_LinkedIn_profile\"><\/span>Conclusion on your LinkedIn profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s only one thing to say: Get started, and if you\u2019re already started \u2013 high five from here. No matter what, I hope you find something that makes you happy in everyday life and contributes positively to your life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can we help each other get more people into jobs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feel free to share the post below \u2013 maybe you have a friend, a partner \u2013 or someone in your network who could benefit from this advice. You never know when you might be in the same situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you get the most out of your LinkedIn profile? Over the last 8-9 years, I\u2019ve gained incredible value from using LinkedIn. 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