Do I need a Resume & Linkedin Profile?

Often, a consistent conversation with clients is: Do I need a resume AND a LinkedIn profile? Aren't they the same thing?

Yes, you do need both. No, they are not the same. Quite honestly, Linkedin has become as important as your resume.

1. The visibility of your LinkedIn profile reaches a wide audience, making it important to provide a comprehensive overview of your experience and accomplishments. You can be more informal, and you can let your personality shine. You can place your volunteering projects on it, display media - show off your work. It is a great place to network and can be a place to gather references.

2. Your 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 is more detailed, outlining key stories and accomplishments. Tailored and customized specifically to a position you are applying for.

They need to complement each other. Similar, yet different.

🌟 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - The basic information from your resume should be on your profile - company names, dates in roles, job titles, keywords, achievements, degrees obtained, certifications, etc.

✔ You want the reader to know your story on both. You should be consistent.

✔ Key action verbs should be present on both.

✔ You want them to see your steady progression and/or career trajectory.

🌟 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 - One of the main ones is the summary on your resume and the About section on LI.

✔The #resume 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 should be a few sentences long outlining your impact, your strengths, and your expertise.

✔ The #LI 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 section is an introduction meant to capture a wider audience, be more informal.

✔ It is typically written in the first person, interesting, conversational, and engaging.

✔ It's the human version of your resume summary.

✔ Resume is the sales page of YOU! With just enough information to make someone curious to interview.

✔ LinkedIn can capture your references through “recommendations”. References should no longer be present on a modern-day resume.

✔ Attach portfolio pieces on LinkedIn, award photos, videos of you speaking publicly - it is the digital version of a brag book!

As professional resume writers, it is crucial we provide you the best advice for you to succeed. Feel free to explore our resume service. We can assist you with optimizing your LinkedIn profile and resume revamp!