{"id":7724,"date":"2014-11-18t16:33:20","date_gmt":"2014-11-18t21:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/?p=7724"},"modified":"2019-07-23t15:06:28","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23t19:06:28","slug":"killer-project-controls-linkedin-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/killer-project-controls-linkedin-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"8 steps project controls professionals must take for a killer linkedin profile"},"content":{"rendered":"
for years, linkedin was the ugly stepchild of facebook \u2026 a little more professional, a little harder to use, a little less fun. in the last several years, however, linkedin has earned widespread recognition for its ability to bring professionals, such as project planners or project management\u00a0experts, together in an environment unsullied by embarrassing photos or notes on what you ate for breakfast.<\/p>\n
because of this, it is now crucial that you develop a polished profile that clearly states what you do, who you do it for and how you can help others. this is not only one of the best ways to bring in business these days, it proves you\u2019re dedicated to your craft. when first using linkedin, though, it\u2019s easy to feel lost in the weeds. follow these 8 tips to create the project controls linkedin profile of your dreams.<\/p>\n
your headline is the most important part of your profile. just because linkedin provides a handy default doesn\u2019t mean you have to use it, says forbes<\/a>. instead, make your headline stand out by using keywords, stating your value and adding your own unique twist. instead of \u201cproject planner at xyz construction,\u201d for instance, try \u201cexpert at achieving project objectives, improving processes and implementing change management. addicted to timeliness.\u201d<\/p>\n this one is harder than it sounds. sure, you know to keep alcohol out of the shot and leave fido at home, but even doing that won\u2019t guarantee your photo is professional. the undercover recruiter<\/a> advises sticking to a digital file and never taking a photograph of a photograph \u2026 no matter how good it is. and although black and white may be tempting, use color: it\u2019s more representative of you.<\/p>\n the summary is your one chance to grab an interested viewer by the horns and tell them your story. use the full amount of space to tell a story about your career: why you got started, what thrills you, how you can help people to tell their <\/em>stories or build their<\/em> dreams.<\/p>\n so you\u2019re a busy planner & scheduler and don\u2019t have a lot of time to devote to linkedin, but you know connections are important. what do you do? don\u2019t get spammy; instead, get smart. connect with people whose email addresses you have, who you know through work or your children\u2019s school, whom you might have networked with in the past. connect with anyone you can, as long as you actually know them, and always leave a personalized note. add yourself to linkedin groups<\/a> to get in touch with even more like-minded professionals \u2026 once you strike up a relationship, they can become part of your network<\/a> too.<\/p>\n2. choose an appropriate picture<\/h2>\n
3. hone your summary<\/h2>\n
4. get quality connections quickly<\/h2>\n
5. use multimedia wherever possible<\/h2>\n