Tom Sorensen | NPAworldwide

What if your LinkedIn was a dating profile?

Instead of hiring managers scrolling for candidates, they would be swiping left or right based on your profile. 

Would you be landing job offers or stuck in the networking dead zone with endless connections but zero results?

Sounds bizarre, right? 

But what if we told you that your LinkedIn profile is essentially your professional dating profile?

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1. Your Profile Picture: Suit & Tie or Beach Selfie?

In dating apps, first impressions are everything. 

The same goes for LinkedIn. 

2. Your Headline: Smooth Talker or Awkward Silence?

Your LinkedIn headline is like your opening line in dating. 

“Open to Work” is the equivalent of “Hey” on Tinder—boring and forgettable. 

3. Your Summary: Flirty Banter or Robotic Resume?

If your dating bio just says, "I like movies and long walks on the beach," you’re not getting many matches. 

4. Recommendations: Friend References

In dating, people stalk social media for clues about who you really are. 

In the professional world, they read LinkedIn recommendations. 

5. Connections: Popular or Just a Lurker?

If you only connect with people when you need a job, it’s like only texting when you're lonely. 

6. Skills & Endorsements: The ‘Likes’ of LinkedIn

On dating apps, people check your photos and interests to see if you’re a match. 

7. Your DMs: Smooth Networking or Cringeworthy Pickup Lines?

Ever received a LinkedIn direct message (DM) that felt like a bad pickup line? 

Final Thought: Would You Swipe Right on Your Own LinkedIn?

If your LinkedIn was a dating profile, would recruiters and hiring managers be eager to connect with you, or would they ghost you? 

Just like in the dating scene, first impressions matter. 

Are you sure that you are showcasing your best professional self, or are you unknowingly being swept left (rejection) on potential dream jobs and valuable connections?

You must explore how you can transform your LinkedIn profile from a dull resume into an irresistible career magnet. 

Time for a profile glow-up!