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How to Make a Great LinkedIn Profile (2025) - Land Your Dream Job Without Applying

Kevin Stratvert via YouTube

Overview

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This 18-minute tutorial teaches you how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract job offers without actively applying. Learn step-by-step strategies for creating an effective profile that works 24/7 to promote your professional brand. Discover how to take the perfect profile photo (with AI enhancement tips), design a custom banner image, write an attention-grabbing headline, craft a compelling About section, and showcase your experience with results-driven bullet points. Master additional techniques like selecting relevant skills, gathering recommendations, customizing your URL, posting engaging updates, and utilizing the "Open to Work" feature to attract recruiters. Presented by Kevin Stratvert with real examples from his role at the Kevin Cookie Company, this comprehensive guide provides actionable advice for job seekers, personal brand builders, and business professionals looking to stand out in 2025 and beyond.

Syllabus

00:00 - Intro: What if LinkedIn could land your dream job?
00:22 - Why your LinkedIn profile matters
01:24 - Access your LinkedIn profile
01:43 - Take a professional profile photo
04:04 - Customize your banner image
05:35 - Write a powerful LinkedIn headline
07:10 - Craft a compelling About section
09:04 - Update your experience with results-driven bullet points
11:36 - Select your top LinkedIn skills
12:55 - Boost your profile with recommendations
14:33 - Customize your LinkedIn URL
15:05 - Post updates to engage your network
16:50 - Use "Open to Work" to attract recruiters
17:30 - Final tips and outro

Taught by

Kevin Stratvert

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