LinkedIn profile vs CV: how they should differ

Your LinkedIn profile and your CV do related but different jobs. Copying one into the other wastes both.

Audience and intent differ

A CV targets a specific role for a specific reader. LinkedIn is a standing shopfront seen by many people for many reasons.

Voice

LinkedIn can be written in the first person and a little warmer; a CV stays concise and more formal.

The headline and About do the heavy lifting

On LinkedIn, your headline and About section are prime real estate - make them clear and searchable, not just a job title.

Keep them consistent, not identical

Facts - dates, titles - should match. The framing and depth can differ to suit each medium.

Both should be searchable

Recruiters search LinkedIn by keyword too. Relevant terms, used honestly, help you be found.

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