From the course: Transitioning to a Career in Cybersecurity

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Updating your LinkedIn profile

Updating your LinkedIn profile

- [Marc] With nearly a billion users, LinkedIn is a primary tool for corporate recruiters to find cybersecurity job candidates. To increase your chances of being discovered by these recruiters, you must have a LinkedIn profile that stands out. A strong LinkedIn profile means people can easily find you and features enough detail about your experience that a viewer will want to connect with you. Your profile page should make an excellent first impression and effectively showcase your skills. It should also establish you as a valuable contributor in the cybersecurity field. Did you know your LinkedIn profile often ranks at the top of Google search results for your name? Heightened visibility on search engines is a big deal when potential employers are researching you. This reinforces the need for a strong LinkedIn profile. If you haven't already set up a LinkedIn profile, create an account and familiarize yourself with the…

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