As of 2024, LinkedIn boasts over million users worldwide, with more than million companies having a presence on the platform (cognism report)

Almost every company has a profile on LinkedIn, making it a the space for professional visibility and networking.

Why LinkedIn?

Another report says that of HR and staffing professionals use LinkedIn to search for candidates. And more than people get jobs through LinkedIn's "Jobs for You" feature.

This means that if you're not on LinkedIn, you're on a huge opportunity to connect with recruiters and hiring managers.

So as much as you might dislike social media, LinkedIn is a for your career. It's the first place recruiters look when they want to learn more about you.

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Isn't Resume Enough?

While a resume is a critical component of your job search toolkit, it has limitations that LinkedIn can address.

Here’s why a LinkedIn profile is essential alongside your resume:

• Dynamic Content

  Unlike a static resume, LinkedIn allows for dynamic content. You can update your profile with new projects, skills, and achievements. This keeps your profile current and relevant.

  You can put you want to say about yourself on LinkedIn, but you can't do that on a resume.

• Extended visibility

  Resumes are typically shared with a audience – those to whom you apply directly.

  LinkedIn profiles, however, are visible to anyone searching for candidates with your skills, greatly your reach.

  Many recruiters search specific keywords on LinkedIn to find candidates.

  If your profile is optimized with those keywords, you're more likely to appear in their search results.

• Multimedia Integration

  LinkedIn allows you to add multimedia elements such as videos, presentations, and links to your projects.

  This provides a , more showcase of your work than a traditional resume.

• Professional Validation

  LinkedIn features like endorsements and recommendations provide of your skills and work ethic, something a resume alone can't convey.

And few other including the fact that LinkedIn is a great place to network, learn about industry trends, and showcase your expertise to a global audience.

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So are you convinced enough? I hope so!