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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nResearch shows that recruiters spend,\u00a0on average, less than 10 seconds<\/a> reading a CV. However, does this mean that recruiters don’t care about the traditional CV anymore, and should you replace your CV with LinkedIn? Not quite. Here’s why you should use LinkedIn and a CV together to create a well-rounded impression of you.<\/p>\n For recruiters, CVs are still the most important<\/a>\u00a0document in your job search. Remember, the average job get at least 250 applications<\/a>, meaning you need to work harder to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n A good CV tells recruiters about your:<\/p>\n And remember,\u00a0always tailor your CV to the job you’re applying for.<\/p>\n A CV is important, but there’s one tool that can bring it to life like no other – LinkedIn.<\/p>\n A LinkedIn profile boosts your CV’s effectiveness in a number of ways, because it’s\u00a0an opportunity to show recruiters who you are. Your LinkedIn profile adds value to your CV by:<\/p>\n What’s great about LinkedIn is that you can include keywords in your profile to attract the right recruiters to your page, too.<\/p>\n Since so many candidates have LinkedIn profiles these days, you must ensure that your profile stands out from the pack.<\/p>\n Always use a recent and professional photo to set the right impression.<\/p>\n If you can, ask other professionals in your network to endorse you and vouch for\u00a0how talented you are<\/p>\n Try to regularly share content related to the area you’re interested in, be it medicine, business, finance, or otherwise. Show that you’re passionate about the sector.<\/p>\n Don’t shy away from connecting with industry professionals and getting to know who else is out there.<\/p>\n Contribute to discussions on forums and posts. This is a great way to demonstrate your knowledge.<\/p>\n Include your most up-to-date work experience and achievements.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for a new job, you want to make a great first impression on a potential employer. That’s where the big question comes in\u00a0– where do recruiters look first, your CV or your LinkedIn profile? The answer depends on a few factors, such as:<\/p>\n Since there’s no telling where the recruiters will look first, it makes sense that both your CV and LinkedIn should be as strong as possible. Don’t make the mistake of assuming, for example, that a comprehensive LinkedIn profile makes up for a lacklustre CV.<\/p>\n Although job hunters sometimes make the mistake of assuming that a LinkedIn profile is a substitute for a traditional CV, the reality is that a CV is still a necessary tool in your job-hunting toolbox. Use your CV to stand out during the job search, and use\u00a0LinkedIn to bring your CV to life and build long-term connections with potential employers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Should Your LinkedIn Profile Be The Same As Your CV? Research shows that recruiters spend,\u00a0on average, less than 10 seconds reading a CV. However, does this mean that recruiters don’t care about the traditional CV anymore, and should you replace your CV with LinkedIn? Not quite. Here’s why you should use LinkedIn and a CV…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-blogs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=437"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.archwayrecruitment.com\/af-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why you need a strong CV<\/h2>\n
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How a solid LinkedIn profile adds value to your CV<\/h2>\n
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Tips for building a great LinkedIn profile<\/h2>\n
Be professional<\/h3>\n
Get endorsements<\/h3>\n
Share content<\/h3>\n
Make connections<\/h3>\n
Get involved<\/h3>\n
Stay relevant<\/h3>\n
CV or LinkedIn – where recruiters look first<\/h2>\n
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Conclusion<\/h2>\n