s 5. List details of your education. List your educational achievements such as certifi cations, technology experience and project experience. Take time to carefully evaluate all your education and training. Listing key education and training courses can make the diff erence in the initial selection process. List specifi c courses you have taken.
6. Get connected. Having a high number of connections is a strong point. Individuals with many connections show an ability to network in the business environment.
7. Broaden your network. Is your networking strategy too narrow? Head hunters are impressed if a candidate can network with professionals in any industry.
8. Show what you have achieved. Highlight your career success. Does your profi le show how you advanced and gained more responsibility in your career?
9. Be an industry volunteer. If you are or have been a volunteer, name the organisation and outline your responsibilities. Volunteering shows leadership and the ability to adapt to diff erent environments.
10. Review and be neutral. Review your profi le multiple times. Ask yourself if your profi le would intrigue employment agencies. Have a mentor or career adviser also review your profi le. E
A practical viewpoint
How useful is LinkedIn for offi ce professionals? Here are some comments from our readers...
I don’t really use LinkedIn as a PA, but use it extensively
for my company. The tips still apply across the board, though: when networking and you are handed a business card, ask if they are on LinkedIn, and add them immediately; always ensure your current role information is up to date; only follow forums that relate to your role – network within the forums/groups once accepted; only add people you know – think of LinkedIn as your electronic rolodex; and use LinkedIn for getting better deals with suppliers in exchange for regular positive comments on their page. Hayley Attard, PA, Haileybury, VIC.
I use LinkedIn for keeping myself updated on career opportunities and on what is happening in the industry. Jennifer Robson, EA, AECOM, Melbourne.
Remember it’s not Facebook – don’t just “friend”
everyone. And keep your details and profi le up to date. Jenny Pryor, PA, EGM Colonial First State, Sydney.
Conditions apply. Of fer is subject to availability. Excludes launch transfers.
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