LinkedIn is not about popularity, but genuine professional relationships. That\u2019s why the number of your acquaintances won\u2019t impress anyone. It\u2019s about the quality of interactions, not quantity. Instead of sending lots of generic messages to random people in hope that they add you to their networks, focus on these relationships that you consider valuable for reasons ranging from professional support to potential job opportunities. If you receive a request from someone you don\u2019t know, don\u2019t feel obliged to accept it<\/a>, LinkedIn never sends information about your refusal to the sender.<\/p>\n 2. Choose your groups carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n The groups you\u2019re a part of are an important section of your profile. Choose them carefully and pick only those that really correspond to your interests. If you\u2019re not getting anything out of a group, don\u2019t hesitate to leave.<\/p>\n 3. Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out to recruiters<\/strong><\/p>\n Recruiters have profiles on LinkedIn precisely for networking and interacting with potential candidates. If you find someone who could connect you to interesting career opportunities, don\u2019t be shy. Reach out in a meaningful way \u2013 write a concise note about yourself, your background and why you think you two should connect. A generic message will only leave a bad impression.<\/p>\n 4. Take it slow<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s online or offline, creating new relationships takes time. Unfortunately, some eager LinkedIn users forget about it and, in the throes of their job seeking, start to expect too much in too little time. Build your relationships slowly, allowing the other party to gain confidence in you and your professionalism.<\/p>\n 5. Don\u2019t forget about privacy settings<\/strong><\/p>\n Revamping your profile usually means that you\u2019re on the lookout for new career opportunities \u2013 and that\u2019s not something you want your colleagues or boss to know. Make sure to check your privacy settings. You may tick off the notification option when your profile is edited. If you\u2019re following groups you want to keep private, such as a direct competitor or a recruiting firm, you can add these options too.<\/p>\n 6. Always stay active<\/strong><\/p>\n Even when you finally land your dream job, don\u2019t just abandon your LinkedIn profile. Your personal branding needs to be consistent. With every post and share you\u2019re actually creating your digital footprint, so make sure to continue it. Getting head-hunted by recruiters scanning your profile will only boost your confidence.<\/p>\n 7. Don\u2019t worry about being perceived as a stalker<\/strong><\/p>\n What some professionals worry about is the fact that LinkedIn shows who viewed your profile. This is a good thing and it should never bother you that a managing director of your dream company will know that you checked his background. Everyone is expecting it and nobody will consider you annoying or stalkerish.<\/p>\n 8. Do have a profile photo<\/strong><\/p>\n Your profile is much more likely to be viewed if it includes a profile photo<\/a>. Make sure it\u2019s professional and shows only you \u2013 not your partner or child. It doesn\u2019t have to be professional headshot, but it must be of high quality.<\/p>\n Thanks to LinkedIn, a variety of networking opportunities are now within your reach. If you play it right, you seriously stand a chance of landing your dream job.<\/p>\n This article was written by Monique Craig from Business2Community and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network.\u00a0SmartRecruiters is the\u00a0hiring success\u00a0platform<\/a>\u00a0to find and hire great people.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pixel.newscred.com\/px.gif?key=YXJ0aWNsZT1jMDQ5NmQ4ODY4MDdlZGY0ZWZiODJlZDhlYTMyMzA4ZCZwdWJsaXNoZXI9YTdjZjY4YjgwOGFiZTIzN2M1ZWJiN2FiYzRhMzhjYzM=\")
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