Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume

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🔗 Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume:

What Really Needs to Be Different (and Why Copy-Pasting Won’t Cut It)

If your LinkedIn profile is just your resume in a new format…
you’re missing a huge opportunity.

✅ They should tell the same story.
🚫 They should not look identical.

Here’s how to make each one work strategically—so you stand out in both human and algorithmic reviews.

🧾 Your Resume: Built for Precision

Your resume is a targeted, concise doc tailored for a specific role.

🔍 What it’s for:

• Getting past ATS filters

• Proving relevant experience for a job

• Speaking directly to a hiring manager’s checklist

✅ What to prioritize:

• Clean formatting

• Bullet points with measurable outcomes

• Keywords aligned to the job posting

• No fluff—just focused proof

🚫 What not to include:

• Irrelevant side projects or outdated roles

• Buzzwords without context (“team player,” “go-getter”)

• Personal branding statements (save that for LinkedIn!)

🌐 Your LinkedIn Profile: Built for Discovery

LinkedIn isn’t a job application—it’s a living billboard for your professional story.

🔍 What it’s for:

• Networking and being found by recruiters

• Building credibility in your space

• Sharing context that doesn’t fit on a resume

✅ What to prioritize:

• A clear, keyword-rich headline (not just your job title)

• A compelling About section that connects the dots

• Rich media (projects, links, certifications)

• A complete, accurate work history—but with more storytelling

🚫 What not to do:

• Leave it blank or outdated

• Copy-paste your resume bullets word-for-word

• Skip the Skills section (LinkedIn search relies on it!)

📊 Think of It Like This:

✨ Final Tip: Make Them Complement Each Other

Your resume is your proof of fit for a role.
Your LinkedIn profile is your professional narrative in public.

When done right, they:

• Reinforce the same positioning

• Speak to different audiences (hiring manager vs. talent sourcer)

• Show depth, clarity, and intention

📬 Want feedback on your LinkedIn profile or resume strategy?
Head to SCALIS to get your resume AI optimized and match with the best open positions for you!

In this episode of Career Hack, Brandon Amoroso sits down with Kevin Johnson, Senior Talent Recruiter at Caylent, to explore the dynamic world of recruitment and career growth. With over 25 years of experience and a journey through explosive company growth, Kevin shares invaluable insights on building talent pipelines, leveraging AI in hiring, and the importance of networking for job seekers. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to stand out in today’s job market!

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

📈 How to scale hiring during explosive company growth

🤝 Why networking and referrals are essential for landing jobs

🤖 How AI is transforming the recruitment process

🎯 Key tips for standing out as a job seeker in competitive markets

📚 How to build experience and overcome entry-level barriers

🌍 Why building a talent pipeline is critical for recruiters and candidates

🎓 The power of internships and early career planning for success

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