9 mistakes you're making on LinkedIn that are putting off recruiters and making it harder to find a job by Rachel Premack on Sep 12, 2018, 12:09 PM Advertisement
 - It's important to know how to get a job on LinkedIn.
- But you might be making a number of mistakes on LinkedIn that could be hurting your chances of landing a new opportunity.
- Amongst nine of the biggest mistakes are having an unprofessional headshot and not posting enough updates.
LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for connecting with recruiters or those in your network who could help you to the next stage of your career. Unless, of course, you're scaring them off before they can even connect with you. Career coaches Marc Dickstein and Evangelia Leclaire shared with Business Insider a few of the most common mistakes that people make on LinkedIn. Luckily, you can avoid most of them by making sure you're consistently engaging with your network in a way that's professional and friendly. Here are nine of the most common mistakes people make on LinkedIn: SEE ALSO: 8 things you should never put on LinkedIn DON'T MISS: How to write LinkedIn recommendations that will make your coworkers love you and could even boost your own career Your headline says your job title, but nothing else  "This is a great opportunity to showcase your personal brand, which is typically not a priority for those who create job titles," Dickstein said. Instead of saying you're simply a "software engineer," say what programming language or field you've specialized in. I could have mentioned that I'm a "careers reporter covering the trucking industry."
Your summary doesn't explain much about your passions, what you're seeking on LinkedIn, or what sets you apart  Many people forego writing a summary. Dickstein said that's a problem. "(Your summary) should be demonstrative of your passion and excitement about whatever it is that you do — and want to do," Dickstein told Business Insider. Your summary shouldn't just rehash what's in your job experience. Instead, use LinkedIn to highlight the most interesting parts of your career, what you're passionate about, and what you're looking for.
Your photo is unprofessional  "Don't ever expect a recruiter to represent you if you cannot positively and professionally represent yourself on LinkedIn," Leclaire, who is also founder and chief evangelist of Ready Set Rock Academy, told Business Insider. "If your LinkedIn profile is bare and your picture looks like it's cropped from a group photo from a family wedding, a recruiter will pass you up," she added. Dickstein said you don't need to hire a professional photographer, necessarily, but make sure your head is visible, the background is simple, your face is shown clearly, and you're in casual business attire. And yes, anyone can tell if you've cropped out your friends or a wine glass, Dickstein said.
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