6 ways physicians can improve their LinkedIn profile

This article is sponsored by Careers by KevinMD.com. Whether you’re looking for a new position or just wanting to connect with colleagues, LinkedIn is a great resource to advance your career. As a healthcare professional, having an online presence can understandably make you uneasy, especially when it comes to concerns about privacy or potential HIPAA violations. However, in today’s technological age, having some type of online professional profile is essential to landing your next job, and LinkedIn is your best option to build one. Although your LinkedIn profile is important, it shouldn’t be a digital carbon copy of your resume. Take advantage of the opportunity LinkedIn gives you to not only explain your skills and experience with more depth, but to showcase the many dimensions that make you unique. Tip: Turn off your activity when you’re updating your profile. If not, your connections will be notified of all the updates you’re making. This is especially important if you’re looking to change jobs and don’t want to alert your current employer! Here are six easy ways to improve your LinkedIn profile: 1. Upload a current, professional profile photo. Profiles that include a photo are 14 times more likely to be viewed, so it’s important to have one. If your profile picture is more than a few years old, consider updating it to a more current photo. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Make sure your photo is professional and reflects the ...
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