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Your resume vs. your LinkedIn profile

Your LinkedIn profile should complement your resume, not mirror it. Take the time to create a strong profile that provides more depth about your unique skills and experiences to reach a broader audience. LinkedIn has just passed 175 million registered users and is widely recognized to be the most successful business-oriented social media networking site in the world. So why haven't more people - especially IT pros -  figured out how to maximize its features and make it a tool that effectively builds relationships with their peers and attracts appropriate employment options?

Applying for a Job

The application procedure for a job will vary depending on the information you learn concerning the advertised vacancy. Applying for a job is usually done via two major important documents, namely:         Resume or Curriculum Vitae(CV)        The Application or Cover Letter The resume or curriculum vitae is a document that helps you package yourself for prospective employers. Since your CV is the packaging of your abilities or  competencies in the market place, it is important that you make a powerful impression that would capture your prospective employer’s interest in meeting you to have discussion with you. This discussion is usually carried out as an interview. The term Resume is commonly used as CV in the United Kingdom while Resume is widely used in the United States of America. Both communicate the same idea about the applicant and are often used interchangeably. However, while the resume tends to be more detailed about the per...