In the age of social media, it’s easy to treat LinkedIn more like another social profile and less like the career self-marketing tool it is. If you want to use LinkedIn like a pro (and increase your chances of making your next career connection on LinkedIn), that means knowing how to look like an active participant in the community.

Don’t know where to start? Here are some tips to help make your profile more visible and professional. Need help? Executive Drafts offers LinkedIn optimization services that will have you looking like a LinkedIn wiz in no time.

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