Leadership & Mindset
Quote about hope
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. #quote #hope #belief
Quote about Friendship
“A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” ― Shannon L. Alder
Quote about Freedom
"Freedom lies in being bold" - Robert Frost #Quote #Freedom #Liberty
LinkedIn Tip #6 - Convert your LinkedIn Profile to a professional resume
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Many LinkedIn users carefully update their profiles to ensure they portray themselves and their experience in the best possible light. If you are one of these users, why not use a little LinkedIn secret and convert your profile into a professional ready made CV. Use the LinkedIn Resume Builder (link).
LinkedIn Tip #5 - Export your LinkedIn contacts
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Did you know you can transfer your LinkedIn contacts to another contact management system? LinkedIn has a surprisingly easy feature to do this that most people aren't aware of. Follow this (Link) to the Contacts page <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/c2d3b44791.jpg" alt=""> Click on the Export LinkedIn Connections <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/f7c1eb3940.jpg" alt=""> Choose a format to export the contacts in and voila. You can now import them in your favorite contact manager.
LinkedIn Tip #4 - OpenLink allows you to message non connected members
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] The LinkedIn system only allows you to message other members you are directly connected with (first degree connections) There is a group of premium members that have configured their profiles as "Open Profiles" which allows anyone on LinkedIn to message them, even if they are not first degree connections. Open Profile Video Here is how you can message an Open Profile LinkedIn member without having InMail or any other premium membership (Link).
Quote about time
"Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend." - Theophrastus
LinkedIn Tip #3 - Your profile should be keyword friendly
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Recruiters are searching LinkedIn for potential candidates using keyword searches. Your job is to make it easier for these people to find you by adding the most relevant keywords for your industry to various sections of your LinkedIn profile. First determine what the power keywords are for your industry then make sure you add them to your headline, in your summary, in your experience and maybe even in your skills section.
LinkedIn Tip #2 - Create a profile badge for your blog or website
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Kiledjian.com is my personal soapbox where I can talk about anything I want. Why not use it to generate more LinkedIn contacts. If you look to the right of this article, under my site's search box, you will see my own LinkedIn profile badge. Creating one is extremely easy. Just go to this site (link) and configure it the way you want. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/62ebbad101.jpg" alt=""> Related:
LinkedIn Tip #1 - Customize your public LinkedIn URL
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Vanity URLs are extremely popular and can help make your profile easier to find and maybe even a little more professional. As an example, my Linkedin vanity URL is [www.linkedin.com/in/ekiled...](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekiledjian.) How can I select a custom vanity URL for my LinkedIn profile? Good question! Go to this (link) and choose Customize your public URL