LinkedIn is a great networking and online identity tool, but did you know that you can also use your profile as a supplement to a paper portfolio presented to hiring authorities during an interview? By clicking on the PDF icon located beneath the “edit my profile” section, you can quickly turn your electronic information into a printable document. The format is easy to read and elegant and requires next to no additional work on your part.The paper profile can serve as a great leave behind item after a job interview or a nice add-on during an informational interview. Endorsements, which may not be present on a traditional resume or may be significantly abbreviated, can be presented in full with your LinkedIn profile.You can also consider adding your LinkedIn url to your resume, but by bringing a printed version with you on interviews, you can create a more compelling reason for the hiring manager to review your profile and potentially create an opportunity for a richer and longer conversation.It’s likely that some hiring managers will have checked out your LinkedIn profile online prior to the interview, but having a well-crafted printed version can still help round out your professional presentation.
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