A Governor Found Him On LinkedIn, Gave Him A Job, Pay Attention To Your Profile

Why you must pay attention to your LinkedIn profile in 2022

Pascal Oparada In 2019, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, appointed Seun Fakorede, a then 27-year-old, as a commissioner. The appointment generated a lot of controversy on social media.

A lot of people thought the governor was just rewarding loyalists, who had worked for his election. When he was asked if he had known Makinde previously, it turns out the governor only saw Fakorede’s LinkedIn profile and liked the impressive resume the graduate of Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University had built.

Prior to his appointment, Fakorede was the founder and Executive Director of Home Advantage Africa, a non-profit outfit, “advancing the frontiers of sustainable development in Africa”. He built this into his profile on LinkedIn and when he and the governor connected on the platform, it was not hard for the governor to make a decision.

If you do not have a LinkedIn account, it is time to create one. Apart from being a social media network for professionals, LinkedIn is a great networking tool for those, who wish to get ahead in their careers and businesses.

Unlike other social media platforms, LinkedIn provides users with the opportunity to build impressive resumes and be there on recruiters face.

A sketchy profile that is just barely there will not allow you to fully harness LinkedIn.

Apart from connecting with recruiters and job hunters, the platform offers users the opportunity to advance their careers with LinkedIn Learning.

LinkedIn Learning is brimming over with various courses in all aspects of human endeavour. If you are job hunting, rather than just hand recruiters your hardcopy resume, ask them if you can send a link to your LinkedIn profile.

Source:legit.ng

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