Help! I'm a BBA Marketing student. How do I make my LinkedIn profile stand out?

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Ans: Hello

Please refer to profile on online websites such as linkedin and see how others have created the profile, also you can search for creating resume on google.

Hope this helps. All the best.

Ans: Mrutyunjaya, Here are a few easy steps to assist you in refining your resume: (1) Set up LinkedIn Job Alerts according to your domain (2) Write down and prioritize keywords from job descriptions listed on LinkedIn (3) Create a resume using the keywords you've selected using the free edition of the "cultivatedculture" website (there's no need to pay for the premium version). (4) Begin sending out resumes in response to job postings and LinkedIn Job Alerts (5) Prepare your resume to be used with applicant tracking systems (ATS) so that it may be submitted through various channels. (6) Use your profile to identify potential employers and recruiters, and then submit an application to their human resources department. (7) ABOVE ALL ELSE, make sure you have a dedicated professional email address for all of your job applications and LinkedIn profiles. Do not use your personal email address to apply for employment. (8) Apply for jobs every day, but keep track of the firms and jobs you apply for so you don't have to apply again. 9) Network with people in your field, not to solicit jobs but to get advise when you need it. (10) Connect with me on LinkedIn if you're still in need of additional tips and would like to receive a complimentary 25-page eBook on "RESUME BUILDING" that I developed after much research. All The BEST for Your Prosperous Future.

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