There is plenty of information you should include in your LinkedIn Profile - your education, your work history, your skills, your volunteer experience, your association memberships, recommendations, links to your professional websites and Twitter, and a compelling and engaging summary that will attract potential employers.
There are also some things it's fine to leave out, including some of the terms that almost everyone uses in their LinkedIn Profile. Your goal, when creating your Profile, is to stand out from the crowd and make a great impression on everyone who reads your Profile.
What shouldn't you include? Here is LinkedIn's 2011 list of the top 10 buzzwords that are overused by professionals in the United States:
- Creative
- Organizational
- Effective
- Extensive experience
- Track record
- Motivated
- Innovative
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Dynamic
Instead of using some of the same terms 135 million other LinkedIn members are using get personal and be a bit creative.
Nicole Williams, LinkedIn's Connection Director, says, "Even though this year's list of overused terms differs from last year's, your objectives remain the same: Banish buzzwords from your profile. Use language that illustrates your unique professional accomplishments and experiences. Give concrete examples of results you've achieved whenever possible and reference attributes that are specific to you."
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