LinkedIn Tip #3 Tell Your Unique Story in the Summary - Sterling Career Concepts

LinkedIn Tip #3 Tell Your Unique Story in the Summary LinkedIn Tip #3: Tell Your Unique Story in the Summary The LinkedIn Summary is your opportunity to tell your story. It varies from your resume in that a LinkedIn Summary can be written in the first person (I, my) because you are speaking to the reader through your profile. Here are five questions to ask yourself when writing your summary: Is it well constructed and distinctive?   An effective summary is unique and can only describe you, and not someone else. It should concisely tell who you are and what you want to do with your professional career. Is it the appropriate length?  A strategically-written summary maximizes the words allowed â€" up to 2,000 characters. Is it engaging? A compelling summary should contain interesting information that will entice the reader to want to read more of your LinkedIn profile. Does it flow?   A well-written summary should have an effective rhythm and flow to it. Does it add to your profile?  A strong summary should not duplicate information found elsewhere in the profile â€" instead, it enhances it. The LinkedIn Summary is the ideal place to capture  your visitor’s attention, creating a stand-out message, unique to your experience, talents, and accomplishments, that will entice them to read the rest of your profile. Next, week we’ll talk about how to focus the content in the rest of your profile. Do you need to check in with a professional for help? Do you have questions about your LinkedIn Summary or other areas of your LinkedIn profile? Contact us today to achieve results tomorrow! [photo courtesy of freedigitalphoto.net]