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<\/a>Image Credit: Ben Kolde<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Did you know, including a hyperlink to your LinkedIn profile, can greatly increase the chance your resume will get noticed by hiring managers? It\u2019s true. Better yet \u2014\u00a0it\u2019s quick and easy!<\/p>\n \u200cA job search can feel daunting. Many aspects of the process are out of the job hunter\u2019s control, so it\u2019s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a little mystified about what actually happens once you hit the send button.\u00a0\u200c<\/p>\n Don\u2019t worry. While every organization is unique, there are a few things you can count on when your resume lands at its destination (often a very busy hiring manager or assistant\u2019s inbox \u2014 sometimes an AI-driven bot):<\/p>\n Your online presence matters (so make sure you have one) LinkedIn is one of the most well-trafficked sites on the internet, but the breakdown is staggering. LinkedIn boasts over 720 million<\/a> users, including 171 million from the US. LinkedIn users include highly educated, highly successful professionals \u2014 50 percent of all online users with a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher have a LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n \u200cThose successful professionals include many people who may be directly involved in evaluating your application when you apply for a job. Currently, 63 million LinkedIn members hold decision-making positions.<\/p>\n It\u2019s really no surprise to imagine the numbers involved when you consider how many job listings are posted directly to the site. Recent figures put active job postings on LinkedIn somewhere around the 20 million mark.<\/p>\n Hyperlinks will help you leverage your LinkedIn profile and help hiring managers find out more about what you have to offer.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve created a rich, detailed LinkedIn profile, it\u2019s time to share it with the world, or at least with the right hiring managers and talent recruiters. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you start sharing your link.<\/p>\n When you create a LinkedIn account, the platform assigns a less-than streamlined URL. You might see your auto-generated hyperlink look something like https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/amyjones\/193523\/Q\/356<\/span> \u2014 that\u2019s not exactly eye-catching.<\/p>\n Take advantage of LinkedIn\u2019s free customization option, which will result in a short, much more visually appealing link. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve created a customized hyperlink and feel confident your profile is in top shape, it\u2019s time to share it. Here are a few places you can use your new hyperlink:<\/p>\n Be sure to include a concise, easy-to-find contact information line on your resume. Try this style:<\/p>\n To make your digital resume organized, hyperlink your profile to the word “LinkedIn” and avoid typing out the full URL (don’t forget to hyperlink your email address, too). Making your information accessible with a single click is a win-win scenario. Hiring managers won\u2019t have to dig for your information \u2014\u00a0or worse, give up trying when it becomes too time-consuming. Do yourself and hiring managers a favor by including a clickable link that takes them straight to your LinkedIn profile, where they can learn more about your background, interests, memberships, and achievements.<\/p>\n Your LinkedIn profile is a must-have when it comes to job seeking, but it\u2019s one of many tools you can keep in your arsenal. Take advantage of the many easy-to-use online tools available to create a bright, modern online portfolio and link to it on your resume and social platforms.<\/p>\n \u200cA portfolio allows you to paint a more in-depth picture of who you are and what you\u2019ve accomplished beyond a list. Sharing testimonials from happy clients and co-workers and showcasing some of your proudest professional moments on your portfolio can give hiring managers the confidence to bring you in for the next step in the application process.<\/p>\n Including a LinkedIn URL to your professional resume and other online assets will help to put you in the good graces of hiring managers. Be sure to routinely update your LinkedIn profile when important information changes or when you do something notable.<\/p>\n \u200cThanks to your LinkedIn hyperlink, by the time a hiring manager reaches out to you, they should feel like they already have a good handle on who you are and what you have to offer.<\/p>\n Is your resume showcase ready? Capstone Resume Services certified resume writers are here to help! Reach out to learn how to create a gold-standard resume that will get results. Schedule your resume writing consultation<\/a> today!\u200c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nLinkedIn is the preferred professional platform (so make sure you have a great profile there). Hiring managers and their assistants are busy (so make their lives easier by including hyperlinks that take them directly to your online assets)<\/p>\nWhy LinkedIn Matters<\/h2>\n
How to Create and Use LinkedIn Hyperlinks<\/h3>\n
Customize your LinkedIn URL<\/h3>\n
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Where to Use LinkedIn Hyperlinks<\/h3>\n
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\u200cHow to Create a Contact Info Line for your Resume<\/h3>\n
City, ST | janedoe@domain.com | 555.555.1212 | LinkedIn\u200c<\/h5>\n
Bonus Tip: Create and Link to a Professional Portfolio<\/h3>\n
LinkedIn Hyperlinks Make Hiring Managers Smile<\/h2>\n