{"id":26934,"date":"2024-01-29T18:26:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T12:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/?p=26934"},"modified":"2024-01-29T18:26:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T12:56:59","slug":"how-a-linkedin-profile-can-boost-your-digital-marketing-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-a-linkedin-profile-can-boost-your-digital-marketing-career\/","title":{"rendered":"How a LinkedIn Profile Can Boost Your Digital Marketing Career"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social media isn\u2019t just for keeping up with friends and family. Platforms like LinkedIn have become important for careers too. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong> is used by over <strong>722 million people<\/strong> globally. That gives you access to a giant network! Having an awesome LinkedIn profile has become crucial for anyone in digital marketing wanting more job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how levelling up your LinkedIn presence can launch your career:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-a-linkedin-profile-can-boost-your-digital-marketing-career\/#LinkedIn_profile_Shows_the_Digital_Marketing_Skills_You_Have\" >LinkedIn profile Shows the Digital Marketing Skills You Have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-a-linkedin-profile-can-boost-your-digital-marketing-career\/#LinkedIn_profile_Lets_You_Connect_with_Marketing_Professionals\" >LinkedIn profile Lets You Connect with Marketing Professionals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-a-linkedin-profile-can-boost-your-digital-marketing-career\/#LinkedIn_profile_Helps_You_Build_Your_Brand\" >LinkedIn profile Helps You Build Your Brand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/academy\/how-a-linkedin-profile-can-boost-your-digital-marketing-career\/#LinkedIn_Profile_Surfaces_New_Job_Opportunities\" >LinkedIn Profile Surfaces New Job Opportunities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LinkedIn_profile_Shows_the_Digital_Marketing_Skills_You_Have\"><\/span>LinkedIn profile Shows the Digital Marketing Skills You Have<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Treat your LinkedIn profile like an online resume that shows off everything impressive you have to offer employers. Make sure to list all your skills, certificates, education history, previous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.7boats.com\/digital-marketing-career-opportunities\/\">digital marketing jobs<\/a><\/strong>, and special projects you\u2019ve worked on\u2014anything that highlights experience that would make companies want to hire you! That gives hiring managers a way better idea of what you can bring to their team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LinkedIn_profile_Lets_You_Connect_with_Marketing_Professionals\"><\/span>LinkedIn profile Lets You Connect with Marketing Professionals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>LinkedIn\u2019s huge global community allows you to network with digital marketers across every industry imaginable no matter where you\u2019re located. Growing your connections increases your visibility. You never know\u2014important relationships or cool job leads might come out of nowhere just through networking with your extended contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LinkedIn_profile_Helps_You_Build_Your_Brand\"><\/span>LinkedIn profile Helps You Build Your Brand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The content you post on LinkedIn matters too! Share articles, insights, or updates relevant to digital marketing topics. This shows off your brand as an expert. Posting engaging content focused on digital marketing establishes your strengths and area of speciality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LinkedIn_Profile_Surfaces_New_Job_Opportunities\"><\/span>LinkedIn Profile Surfaces New Job Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Lots of companies now use LinkedIn to source strong talent. The better your profile, the easier recruiters can find and evaluate you as a candidate. You can also be proactive by using LinkedIn\u2019s job search features and directly contacting employers about openings perfect for your background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is LinkedIn provides the best launching pad to showcase marketing skills, connect with industry folks, and take your digital marketing career to new heights. Remember to steadily grow your network, add new projects\/skills, and share content that puts your brand on display!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media isn\u2019t just for keeping up with friends and family. 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