LinkedIn Profile

Zorodzai

I recently went through the resume thread and found it very helpful.My question is on LinkedIn Profiles - is there a 'template' or a standard professional layout that would be advised ? I have seen different profiles and,though a number have stood out, it seems there is no 'standard' for creating a LinkedIn profile that would appeal to recruiters etc.I am currently looking at cleaning up my profile and am interested in pointers as to how best to do it:Zorodzai Mhlanga - Zimbabwe | LinkedInComments\Feedback highly appreciated.Cheers,Zoro


[Flip, how do I move this thread ? I think it woukd be more appropriate under the Jobs forum]

Vik210

To me your profile looks alright..
You have enough details for anyone to get an idea of what you do and your experiences. The only change I can think of is to add a bit more text under Summary. Instead of ‘specialities’ write something general about yourself. You have ‘Skills & Expertise’ for Specialties.
Your education section seems to be missing too..

dave330i

There's a certification section for LinkedIn. List any certs you might have under it. I've been getting steady job offers once I listed my certs.

Zorodzai

Thanks for the feedback. I'll make sure to add my certifications (A+, N+,MCP and, hopefully by end of next week, OCA). I am quite self conscious about my not having a degree (it's still a big thing in Africa) though I an't really say it's held me back that much come to think of it. Thanks for the pointers

Slowhand

Moved the thread over to "IT Jobs/Degrees", as requested.