The Top Profiles on Linkedin to Learn From

Retweet This Page: Often I get asked what are the best practices in creating a compelling Linkedin Profile. My answer is that it depends on the target audience. Are you aiming to get hired or are you aiming to build a large network.

Did you ever wanted to know how attractive your profile is compared to others. Here is the opportunity for you to do an anonymous benchmark against other linkedin profiles.

Please fill out these 6 questions anonymous survey: How attractive is my Linkedin Profile ?.

Here is already a list that I compiled.
New: Chris Brogan The leading expert on social media and trust.
Dan Schawbel The leading expert on personal branding.

1) Guy Kawasaki Profile is the most visited on Linkedin. Guy recieved advise from Linkedin on his Profile makeover

2) Olivier Taupin. He is the founder of the largest group in Linkedin: Linkedin HR.

3) Ron Bates is the most connected person on Linkedin

4) Steven Burda has received the most recommendations on Linkedin.

5) Peter Palme: Consulted well known Headhunters for his profile makeover

6) Jason Alba - who wrote the must have book: I’m on LinkedIn–Now What??? (Second Edition): A Guide to Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn

Following a list compiled by Deb Dib Executive Coach of exellent Linkedin in Profiles: http://www.job-hunt.org/executive-job-search/linkedin-for-executives.shtml

7) Mark Beckford

8 )Paul Mullen

9) Meg Guiseppi

10) Paul Copcutt

11) Deb Dib

12) David Nesbitt

13) Mark Treshock

Please keep sending interesting profiles to share.
14) Paul Smith: His underlying thoughts when creating his profile where:
“As someone with a strong visual preference I decided to structure information about my job experience into 3 sections for each job:
* “Soundbite” type headline
* Contextual descrition about the job – to set the context for the * points
* Bullet points / achievements – trying to keep the * to the line….. “

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As I am a big believer in the wisdom of the crowds I created a rating site for Linkedin Profiles on Google Moderator. Vote on any of the Profiles listed plus submit your own suggestions and spread the word to the crowd. Let’s see who are the role models of the best linkedin profiles.
Rate Linkedin Profiles

I am looking for the profile with the most calls from headhunters in the last 6 to 12 month. Please leave a comment or submit to the rating site.

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Recommended Readings:
Lynch, C.G.: How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile: Stand Out to Employers, Recruiters
Alba, Jason: I’m on LinkedIn–Now What??? (Second Edition): A Guide to Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
Vermeiren, Jan: How to REALLY use LinkedIn”
Bill, Vick;Walsh, Des: Happy About LinkedIn for Recruiting (2nd Edition): The Roadmap for Recruiters using LinkedIn”
Schawbel, Dan: Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success
Brogan,Chris (NYT Bestseller): Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust
Brogan,Chris: Make Your Linkedin Profile Work For You

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