Who is a professional LinkedIn profile writer?
What is LinkedIn?
Why do I need a professional to set up my LinkedIn profile?
Why do I need a profile in the first place?
These are questions you have probably asked yourself at some point.
Some of you might have gotten the answers to these questions, others might not have. Regardless of what side of the divide you fall into, there is something in this article for you. This article focuses on the Professional LinkedIn Profile Writers in Kenya.
It is important to educate our readers on what LinkedIn is. So, let’s get into it. LinkedIn is a business and employment-oriented online service that can be accessed via the web and mobile application. It is a company that facilitates the process of searching for jobs by creating a platform where people looking to be employed can interact with employers.
On this platform, job seekers can post their CVs and resume while employers can post vacancies. Worldwide, LinkedIn has over 700 million users in over 200 countries as of September 2021.
It is also important to note that LinkedIn allows users to create profiles (job seekers and employers). These profiles enable both sides to meet and network.
Asides from connecting people, LinkedIn is also a learning platform for those who need specific skills. It can also be used for articles, post videos, and pictures.
LinkedIn Profile
Earlier we spoke about profiles that can be created by job seekers and employers alike. Although the profile of an employer is very different from that of a job seeker. However, we are going to focus a bit more on the profile of a job seeker.
As a job seeker, LinkedIn is a platform to advertise your skills where employers seeking professionals with your type of qualifications and expertise can see you. With this in mind, it is then important to view your LinkedIn profile as your opportunity to package your skills and qualifications in a way that would attract the companies of your choice.
It is also important to see this as a personal brand. With this, you will be inspired to make the best possible decisions for your profile to make sure your profile is very attractive.
Here are some tips on how to do that.
- Choose a clear profile picture
- Use a good background photo
- Choose an Interesting Profile Headline
- About Section
- Fill out your work experience
- Avoid Buzzwords
- Take Skill Assessments
- Show proof of your passion for learning
- List relevant skills
Now, let us discuss LinkedIn in Kenya and give you a list of professional LinkedIn profile writers in Kenya.
LinkedIn in Kenya
According to Napoleon Cat, there were 2 million-plus LinkedIn users in Kenya in 2019. This is about 4% of LinkedIn users worldwide. A huge percentage of this number is between the ages of 25 – 34. However, it has also been noted that a good amount of these users/accounts are dormant.
Regardless, employers still use LinkedIn to post vacancies with about 2000+ jobs available daily on the platform.
Benefits of a Professional LinkedIn Profile
We already spoke about how having a LinkedIn profile helps you interact with employers; but what are the benefits of having a professional/optimized profile?
- Increases your chances of getting a job: With the right profile, you can stand out amongst others with skills and qualifications similar to yours
- Helps build your network: A professional LinkedIn profile can help you meet other professionals in your field. That way you can also get jobs.
- Bringing awareness to your brand: You can also use it to build a personal brand and get others to associate with it.
- Advance your career: Ultimately the aim of creating the profile in the first place is to advance your career and an optimized profile can help you with that.
Top Professional LinkedIn Profile Writers in Kenya
1. Guru
Guru is a platform similar to LinkedIn in that they connect professional LinkedIn profile writers and those who need the service. On their website, you can find a lot of highly qualified LinkedIn profile writers ready to optimize your LinkedIn profile. Asides from LinkedIn profile writing service, Guru also offer professional services like Programming and Development, Writing and Translation, Sales and Marketing, and even Art and Design.
2. Recours Global
Recours global helps you build LinkedIn profiles that will build your brand as a job seeker, attract top recruiters, and expand your network. They have a team of consultants who have extensive experience in recruiting, training, psychometric testing, and other HR management processes. This level of knowledge makes them perfect for LinkedIn profiles as they understand what companies look out for when hiring.
How to contact Recours: info@r4kenya.com
3. My Dream CV
In today’s employment environment, employers often want to know a little more about their potential employees. For this reason, it is not uncommon to find these companies checking LinkedIn for more information, and this is where My Dream CV comes in. They help you build a profile that attracts these employers, but also ensure it portrays you as a person with a positive character as well as an expert in your field.
How to contact My Dream CV: cv@mydreamcv.com
4. My Job Mag
They believe that with the millions of recruiters on LinkedIn, it would be a disaster to leave your profile unattended, or worse not have one at all. If you do not have one or you have one that is not optimized, one can almost conclude that you are losing out on a lot of career opportunities. My Job Mag helps you rebrand your profile to help your career. Their LinkedIn profile experts can ensure that you would be getting the best profile available.
How to contact MyJobMag: services@myjobmag.co.ke
5. CV Garage
CV garage has a reputation for curating quality CVs, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters. Their Kenya-based team is always ready for any job thrown their way. They have been in existence since 2016, but their prices and customer services make them a top option for people looking to optimize their LinkedIn profiles.
How to contact CV garage: careers@cv-garage.com
We at Fasthire are also more than capable of helping with your LinkedIn profile. We believe it is a place for branding, networking, career growth, and marketing. Let our career experts help you with your LinkedIn profile.