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Yep, you can now rearrange your LinkedIn profile to highlight your strengths. LinkedIn is still one of the best places to showcase your professional self. So here is a little bit about the new LinkedIn Shuffle.
For example, if you have strong recommendations, you might want to move them higher up on your profile before your work experience section. This is especially important if you work as a consultant or freelancer or if your work history consists of assignments rather than traditional jobs.
Conversely, if you work full-time for a well-known company—which might be in the media spotlight right now and not well-regarded—you might want to focus more on your recommendations rather than featuring your work experience.
For a recent graduate, just as a good resume helps you get in the front door, your LinkedIn profile should prioritise your education, highlight your academic achievements, demote your work experience, and include recommendations sections.
A word of caution: your LinkedIn profile is your professional face and should be neat and tidy. You really need to help recruiters, potential employers, and connections find the information they need to know about you.
