Mwamba says, "It's good to always have your LinkedIn updated" even if you're not actively job hunting. That way, if you ever change your mind, you're not suddenly updating everything all at once and potentially tipping off your employer that you're looking. By refreshing it periodically, it always stays relevant.Additionally, it might be worth leaning into the social aspect of LinkedIn and posting articles, commenting on others' posts, etc. "For me, personally, I post when there's something relevant is happening to our company," Mwamba explains. "If you're looking for a job ... for connections," commenting and posting can be a way to gain reach, she adds.Related: The 25 Most In-Demand Jobs for People Over 50—#15 Might Surprise You
The 6 Best Things To Put On Your LinkedIn Profile, According to a Recruiter
2. A Professional Photo
Mwamba says she always starts by looking at the top part of a profile and that having a professional bio photo is important, particularly if you're in a more traditional field. She adds that people in creative industries can have a little more freedom with that photo but, ultimately, it's important that it "represents who you are."For many industries, that likely means getting professional headshots taken.
4. Information That Matches Your Resume
Mwamba says she sometimes runs into issues where a candidate's LinkedIn and their resume vastly differ in content. "Their LinkedIn has all these jobs but it's not on their resume or vice versa, and you really want to make sure those are aligned as possible," she says. "If your title's different [on LinkedIn] and then a recruiter gets your resume, it just automatically makes them question, 'What else isn't truthful here?'"Think of your LinkedIn profile as a digital extension of your traditional resume, not something completely different. Make sure job descriptions, skills, experience and timelines match up.Related: What To Wear (And What *Not* To Wear) To Land the Job—These Are the Best Outfit Colors for an Interview
6. A Portfolio
For those in creative fields, Mwamba says a lot of people forget to link to their portfolio. Having examples of your work represented and easily accessible on your profile is "really helpful," she explains.The "featured" section on LinkedIn appears beneath the "about" section, and it's ideal for showing your work. You can add articles you've written, photos you've taken, videos you've made, links to your portfolio and website and so on.Related:125 Creative Ways To Earn Extra Money in 2025
2. Irrelevant Info
As you consistently update your profile and get further away from your college years, Mwamba says it's important to weed out irrelevant experience. "If you had a bunch of one-year jobs out of school, I wouldn't necessarily include those," she explains. "Say you're now a director of marketing ... and you worked at your local grocery store in college, you don't need to include that."She adds that highlighting college course topics or your GPA also isn't necessary, especially if you're far removed from your college days or your industry doesn't really require a certain GPA.Just focus on "all relevant experience," she says.
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Anya Mwamba has worked in recruiting for 11 years and is the Managing Director of Syndicatebleu at Career Group Companies. Read More Details
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