{"id":21910,"date":"2023-08-02T12:47:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T11:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/?p=21910"},"modified":"2025-04-09T21:44:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:44:03","slug":"how-to-use-linkedin-to-build-your-personal-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/how-to-use-linkedin-to-build-your-personal-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use LinkedIn to Build Your Personal Brand?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We might not like to admit it, but the truth is we\u2019re all influenced by the power of brands. The coffee we drink, the shoes we wear, the electronics we buy and a million other things are all determined by the brand names that we prefer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. Brands are a kind of shorthand that tell you what you can expect when you interact with them and what kind of value they deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re used to mega-corpos investing in their brand to attract customers, but what about scaling<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> way <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">down, all the way to individual level? Can individual people have a brand?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brand of one\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure they can! And in today\u2019s marketplace for talent, branding yourself is exactly what can make you stand out from the crowd and get attention. And just as businesses invest in building their brands, there are things you can do to create and develop <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand as a top sales professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21930\" src=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Yura-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Yura-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Yura-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Yura-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Yura.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, you can use the number-one platform for sharing your accomplishments and promoting yourself as a business asset \u2014 LinkedIn. Millions of people have already discovered how to boost their profiles and make an instant impact by optimizing their activities on LinkedIn and building a personal brand there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do they get for it? The benefits of cultivating a personal brand on LinkedIn include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Standing out from a crowded field <\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Having a <a href=\"https:\/\/certifier.io\/blog\/how-to-list-certifications-resume\">resume listing certifications<\/a> or degrees in this or\u00a0that doesn\u2019t impress anymore everyone has them. Experience is nice but, again, you\u2019re not the only one with an impressive professional history. But when you focus on personal branding on LinkedIn, you get that extra <i style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">something<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that recruiters, HR pros and others remember. On top of your qualifications and experience, you show that you\u2019re willing to go the extra mile to be the best you can be.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Instant trust and credibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will cover all the little extra things you can do on your LinkedIn page in a minute but for now it\u2019s enough to point out that a detailed LinkedIn profile full of content, comments and connections is more impressive than a profile with a simple work history. Filling out your LinkedIn page gives visitors a chance to follow what you\u2019ve done professionally, and the more you share, the more impressive it is. When you\u2019re using your LinkedIn profile to support your personal brand, you build trust and credibility with people you haven\u2019t even met yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Opportunities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following on from the previous point, when your LinkedIn page comes up in any conversation about job opportunities, you\u2019re already ahead of the crowd. You\u2019ve already made a good impression on decision-makers, who always want the best talent for their team. Investing in your personal branding on LinkedIn is investing in your financial future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--a-version js-cta-block ab-no-10-cta-block ab-no-11-cta-block\">\n  <p class=\"cta-block__heading u-heading-preset-md-600\">Send powerful emails &amp; boost replies<\/p>\n  <div class=\"cta-block__form-container\">\n    <form class=\"js-cta-block-form\" action=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/signup\/\" class=\"cta-block__button-only-form js-cta-block-no-input-form\">\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<button class=\"c-button js-button c-button--color-main c-button--size-small u-focus-visible-outline\">\nStart free trial\n<\/button>    <\/form>\n    \n    <form class=\"c-input-button-form js-cta-block-form cta-block__form\" action=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/signup\/\" method=\"POST\" novalidate>\n        \n  <div class=\"c-form-field js-form-field  c-input-button-form__form-field\">\n    \n    <label class=\"c-label c-form-field__label\" for=\"cta-block-form-email-1782134984\">Work email<\/label>\n\n                    \n  <input class=\"c-input  js-input c-input-button-form__input\" placeholder=\"will@woodpecker.co\" name=\"email\" id=\"cta-block-form-email-1782134984\" type=\"email\" \/>\n            \n    <span class=\"c-form-field__error js-error\">\n                                      Invalid email format\n        \n\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"c-input-button-form__button\">\n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<button class=\"cta-block__button c-button js-button c-button--color-main c-button--size-small u-focus-visible-outline\">\n                Start free trial\n        \n\n<\/button>        <\/div>\n\n            <\/form>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal branding is essential for high-level success in any industry but especially in sales, where extra effort, outgoing personalities and attention to detail are musts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what do you need to do to transform your LinkedIn profile into a personal brand machine? Let\u2019s go through the basics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize your profile<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn profiles mostly follow a set template and there\u2019s not a lot of room for customization but there are still a few things that you can change for the better. Here\u2019s a list of things to check to make sure the basics of your LinkedIn profile are ready to support your personal branding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>A professional profile pic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is no place for a vacation photo or a close-up of your cat. Get a proper, professionally-made profile pic for your LinkedIn profile. Absolutely no compromising on this one. Oh, and smile for the camera!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>A good headline\/title<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no one magic template to follow here, but there are lots of ways to disappoint. Don\u2019t be a \u201cSales Professional\u201d, be a \u201cSales Leader\u201d. Remember that this doesn\u2019t have to be your position in a company, but more about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who you are<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also a good place to use keywords in job descriptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>A compelling, flattering (and short) summary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your chance to attach some energy to your name and include your greatest skills and what you can bring to a sales team. Resist the temptation to write your life story here \u2014 two paragraphs is enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Work history<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything that comes before this is about getting attention but this is where the real substance of your profile is. Take the reader on a journey starting with your current or most recent job on the professional path that got you here. Emphasize accomplishments, development and responsibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Skill &amp; endorsements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section is unlikely to make or break you, but more is always better. Choose from the options provided by LinkedIn for skills and be sure you have at least some endorsements. How does it look if a sales pro has no one endorsing them after years in the job?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand your network<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is more than just your combined digital business card and CV. It\u2019s a platform for networking and connecting with other business professionals. If Facebook is for your personal life, LinkedIn is for the people you meet in your professional life. On LinkedIn, expanding your network can be done for selfish reasons, like getting more job or business opportunities, but simply reaching out to be a better professional can be very rewarding too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bigger your network, the stronger your personal brand will be, especially if you also have a high level of interaction with your contacts (more on that soon). Here are some tips on building, keeping and benefiting from your LinkedIn network.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Stay engaged with your network<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the connection is just the start, you can stay engaged by reacting to their posts with likes or comments and mentioning other contacts and their content when appropriate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21924\" src=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kacper-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kacper-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kacper-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kacper-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kacper.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Join groups focused on your industry<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a no-brainer for lots of reasons. After all, this is your natural audience. Also, still using the example of sales, be sure to follow groups focused on sales and the industry you work in. Sales is sales but the different industries that have sales pros, from automobiles to houses to IT, have their own groups too. This is a great chance to keep your finger on the pulse of what\u2019s going on in your field and keep you up to date.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Take part in online events<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is an increasingly popular forum for webinars and other online meetings. Joining them is not only great for networking but for your professional development and branding as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>You\u2019re never done with your contact list<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>There is no point where you have \u2018enough\u2019 contacts on LinkedIn. You can remove old, inactive ones but there will always be new contacts to make.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Don\u2019t just connect with anyone\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Just because you find someone who is willing to connect doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re a good fit. Try to keep your contacts consistent with your industry, interests and goals. Contacts outside of your field \u2014 sales, for example \u2014 are unlikely to follow and engage with content that you share.<\/p>\n<p>\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--a-version js-cta-block ab-no-10-cta-block ab-no-11-cta-block\">\n  <p class=\"cta-block__heading u-heading-preset-md-600\">Send powerful emails &amp; boost replies<\/p>\n  <div class=\"cta-block__form-container\">\n    <form class=\"js-cta-block-form\" action=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/signup\/\" class=\"cta-block__button-only-form js-cta-block-no-input-form\">\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<button class=\"c-button js-button c-button--color-main c-button--size-small u-focus-visible-outline\">\nStart free trial\n<\/button>    <\/form>\n    \n    <form class=\"c-input-button-form js-cta-block-form cta-block__form\" action=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/signup\/\" method=\"POST\" novalidate>\n        \n  <div class=\"c-form-field js-form-field  c-input-button-form__form-field\">\n    \n    <label class=\"c-label c-form-field__label\" for=\"cta-block-form-email-1584788821\">Work email<\/label>\n\n                    \n  <input class=\"c-input  js-input c-input-button-form__input\" placeholder=\"will@woodpecker.co\" name=\"email\" id=\"cta-block-form-email-1584788821\" type=\"email\" \/>\n            \n    <span class=\"c-form-field__error js-error\">\n                                      Invalid email format\n        \n\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"c-input-button-form__button\">\n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<button class=\"cta-block__button c-button js-button c-button--color-main c-button--size-small u-focus-visible-outline\">\n                Start free trial\n        \n\n<\/button>        <\/div>\n\n            <\/form>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Create and share content <b style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building your personal brand on LinkedIn means regularly adding content to your page. Your thoughts on industry trends, tips on how to be a better salesperson, something interesting from your recent professional life \u2013 there\u2019s a long list of subjects that can serve as a good addition to your profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating content shows that you not only have something to share, but you want to help improve others in your network by making them better pros at whatever they do. Content is key for creating a personal brand on LinkedIn \u2014 it\u2019s a great chance to stand up in the virtual arena and say \u201cLook at me!\u201d while offering advice or your take on the issues of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Post consistently<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to keep a regular schedule and it\u2019s ok if there are sometimes longer intervals between posts but always be working on your next one. What kind of impression does it give when someone notices you haven\u2019t shared anything in three years?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Be authentic<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, you can talk about your successes but everyone in business has their ups and downs. Talking about those \u2018downs\u2019 and sharing bad experiences helps you come across as more authentic, more human and more believable. Humble people learn from mistakes and we like people who have the self-confidence to share more than just news about their achievements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Create content that engages your ideal customer profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget about the SEO value of your LinkedIn profile. Addressing common pain points in your posts can bring unexpected traffic in your direction and set you up as just the expert that a company should hire to help them solve a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21918\" src=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Repost material that can help others<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to create original content as much as possible but there\u2019s nothing wrong with reposting something that can be useful to your network along with your own thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Go beyond the simple written word<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LinkedIn makes it easy to add multimedia elements to your profile, so mix things up from time to time with a video, infographic or image.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Join &amp; add to conversations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in discussions that appear in your feed, and in groups that you belong to. Share your expertise and opinions while respecting others&#8217; perspectives. Always respond to comments and questions placed on content in your own feed, even if it\u2019s a simple \u201cThank you\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21912\" src=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-1-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"645\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-1-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-1-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Frame-1.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for and give recommendations\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social proof works and even the toughest recruiter will be impressed by both the quality and quantity of your recommendations. Extend and deepen your network while enhancing your own personal brand on LinkedIn by cultivating recommendations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Give recommendations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer recommendations to your connections when you genuinely appreciate their work. It helps build goodwill and may encourage them to reciprocate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Ask for recommendations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request recommendations from colleagues, clients, or supervisors who will vouch for your skills and expertise. Be specific in your request to receive personalized and meaningful recommendations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Highlight the best recommendations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let\u2019s be honest, some recommendations are better than others and some have more impressive sources than others. If you have a really convincing recommendation or one from a \u201cwow\u201d source, be sure to highlight it on your profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be active in professional groups\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one is saying that you have to join all ten million sales-oriented groups on LinkedIn. Pick a few that look good to you and focus on those.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Participate, don\u2019t just be a stalker<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching everyone else start conversations is the easy way out but you want to be a leader. Be the one to initiate conversations and engage with others in the group in a positive way.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Volunteer where you can<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are always asking for help or advice. Put yourself forward and offer that help or advice if it\u2019s aligned with your expertise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>List group memberships on your profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose the top three professional groups where you have a footprint and list them on your profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over to you<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn presents tons of opportunities for individuals looking to establish or strengthen their personal brand. By optimizing your profile, expanding your network, sharing valuable content, seeking recommendations, and engaging in thoughtful networking, you can establish yourself as a thought leader and expand your professional influence. Embrace the power of LinkedIn to unlock new career opportunities, establish credibility, and enhance your personal brand in the digital landscape. Start leveraging this powerful platform today, and watch your personal brand do the talking for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--a-version js-cta-block ab-no-10-cta-block ab-no-11-cta-block\">\n  <p class=\"cta-block__heading u-heading-preset-md-600\">Send powerful emails &amp; boost replies<\/p>\n  <div class=\"cta-block__form-container\">\n    <form class=\"js-cta-block-form\" action=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/signup\/\" class=\"cta-block__button-only-form js-cta-block-no-input-form\">\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<button class=\"c-button js-button c-button--color-main c-button--size-small u-focus-visible-outline\">\nStart free trial\n<\/button>    <\/form>\n    \n    <form class=\"c-input-button-form js-cta-block-form cta-block__form\" action=\"https:\/\/woodpecker.co\/signup\/\" method=\"POST\" novalidate>\n        \n  <div class=\"c-form-field js-form-field  c-input-button-form__form-field\">\n    \n    <label class=\"c-label c-form-field__label\" for=\"cta-block-form-email-199992201\">Work email<\/label>\n\n                    \n  <input class=\"c-input  js-input c-input-button-form__input\" placeholder=\"will@woodpecker.co\" name=\"email\" id=\"cta-block-form-email-199992201\" type=\"email\" \/>\n            \n    <span class=\"c-form-field__error js-error\">\n                                      Invalid email format\n        \n\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"c-input-button-form__button\">\n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<button class=\"cta-block__button c-button js-button c-button--color-main c-button--size-small u-focus-visible-outline\">\n                Start free trial\n        \n\n<\/button>        <\/div>\n\n            <\/form>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We might not like to admit it, but the truth is we\u2019re all influenced by the power of brands. 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