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First 4 Things to Consider on a LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is the recruiters choice for social networks with 93% of hiring managers and recruiters using the professional social network in their hiring and staffing strategy.  For many job seekers, their LinkedIn profile serves as their landing page and online profile providing employers a window into the experience, qualifications, and preferences of their candidates.

HR.com says that 53% of resumes and applications are said to be filled with mistruths and falsities. And it makes sense to assume that LinkedIn profiles follow a similar pattern. Maybe even more so as profiles can be updated quickly even from your mobile phone or tablet; although research indicates that there are less professional lies on LinkedIn than resumes. When its time to hire, it’s critical to quickly and effectively evaluate a LinkedIn profile to qualify the best candidates.

LinkedIn will continue to be a leading source of candidates for businesses looking to hire. Recruiters and hiring managers need to know the things to look for when evaluating candidate profiles on LinkedIn. Start your LinkedIn profile evaluations with these four characteristics: job history, references, profile picture, and links provided by the candidate.

Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR is a workplace and technology strategist specializing in social media.  She’s an author who writes at Blogging4Jobs. When she talks, people listen.  Also, connect with her on Pinterest @blogging4jobs. Photo Credit BusinessInsider.