Download as PDF, PPTX
Uploaded byLinkedIn
Banish The Buzzwords
The document discusses avoiding vague buzzwords in LinkedIn profiles. It provides a list of the top 10 most common buzzwords of 2016 such as "leadership", "passionate", and "successful". The document recommends standing out by showing experiences and results through examples rather than just stating buzzwords. It also suggests uploading projects, sharing views in posts and groups, and writing recommendations to demonstrate qualities like creativity and expertise in a more meaningful way.
In this document
Powered by AI
Encourages individuals to avoid buzzwords like 'motivated' and 'successful' in their profiles.
Lists the top 10 global buzzwords for 2016 including 'leadership' and 'dedicated'.
Provides actionable tips for enhancing LinkedIn profiles, such as using real examples and engaging in groups.
More Related Content
![Sample Cloud Application Security and Operations Policy [release]](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/samplecoudapplicationsecurityandoperationspolicyrelease-150122122842-conversion-gate02-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
![Top Industries for Freelancers on LinkedIn [Infographic]](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/topfreelanceindustries-151020195404-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
![Freelancers Are LinkedIn Power Users [Infographic]](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/linkedinfreelancepowerusers-151020201935-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
Banish The Buzzwords
- 1. Banish the Buzzwords Youwouldn’t talk like this in real life. Why talk like this in your profile? #nobuzzwords
- 2. #nobuzzwords Oh hey there,2016. You’re looking great.
- 3. #nobuzzwords Another year offresh starts and new beginnings.
- 4. #nobuzzwords With so manypeople updating their LinkedIn profiles and opening the door to new opportunities… ...perhaps you will too?
- 5. #nobuzzwords But don’t blendin. You may be “motivated, successful, passionate, creative, dedicated, dynamic and enthusiastic", but so is everyone else.
- 6. #nobuzzwords It’s time tobanish the buzzwords and stand out from the crowd.
- 7. #nobuzzwords 1. Leadership 2. Motivated 3.Creative 4. Passionate 5. Strategic 6. Successful 7. Driven 8. Organization 9. Dedicated 10. Extensive experience The top 10 global buzzwords for 2016:
- 13. #nobuzzwords How to banishthe buzzwords
- 14. #nobuzzwords 1. Stand outfrom the crowd Your summary is the first thing people look at after your profile picture. You may know you’re capable of demonstrating ‘leadership’ with a ‘great track record’ but too many buzzwords make it hard for your profile to stand out. Use examples of your experience, focus on how you’ve demonstrated leadership with specific examples and highlight those great results with real numbers.
- 15. #nobuzzwords 2. A picture’sworth a thousand words Instead of saying you’re ‘creative’, why not show people by including presentations, design work and projects you take pride in? Remember, you’ve only got five to ten seconds to impress.
- 16. #nobuzzwords 3. Share viewsand news So you have ‘extensive experience and great communication skills’? Tell the world by updating your status or publishing a post on LinkedIn. By offering your opinions on industry matters, you’re positioning yourself as a thought leader and sharing your knowledge.
- 17. #nobuzzwords 4. Get toknow people like you If you want to show you are ‘motivated’ about succeeding in your industry, join a group. Share your thoughts on news or articles to show you care about the sector and widen your network. Members who are active in groups get 15x more profile views than members who don’t take part.
- 18. #nobuzzwords 5. Recommend afriend If you think someone’s ‘exceptional’, why not say it? Spend time writing meaningful recommendations and endorsing your connections. Not only does this show you really know them, it also means they are more likely to return the favour. A couple of glowing recommendations are worth a hundred buzzwords.
- 19. Update your profileat linkedin.com Join the conversation #nobuzzwords