Times change and this is always dictated by human behavior in various fields of life, professional being one of them. If in the past you had to be well-dressed and have your hair trimmed just to submit your CV to a company, today you don't even have to leave the house to do so. The Internet makes it possible to have your CV included in a company's talent database. It is also through the Internet that you can present your professional profile, and in this you need to be careful in order to arouse the interest of some companies....

Today, there are several portals where you can publish your CV, and LinkedIn is undoubtedly one of the main online tools for jobseekers today.

In this article you'll identify mistakes you should avoid on the platform....

Do not include appropriate photographs First of all, the aim is to show that you are a good professional and that you are on this network to look for a job, not to promote your image or show off your personal life. In this sense, photos of you on the beach or wearing sportswear, sunglasses or the like are certainly not going to catch the employer's eye for the best reasons.

Do not add links to websites
You should include links to your website, blog, visual CV or other online profile. That way, people can find out more about you, what kind of person you are and what you're doing, for example. Finally, try to personalize your text instead of "my company", "my personal blog" and so on.

Not personalizing your profile's public URL
Your URL must be personalized, that is, it must contain, for example, your name.

No recommendations
When looking for a job on Linkedin, it's very important to have recommendations from people with whom you've had the opportunity to share your studies or work, for example. Therefore, you should ask for recommendations that can strengthen your profile and image among those who follow you. Ideally, you should have at least five.

Not having an attractive professional title or one that does not clarify the area of business or specialization
Studies show that this is the first thing users will see on your profile. It's therefore essential that the name you choose is appealing, otherwise you won't capture other people's attention.

Not having an eye-catching and distinctive summary section
The main objective is to get people's attention: "Who am I? Why can I make a difference in your company? Why should they hire me?". So choose big numbers and brand names of your companies and clients.

Not including your interests in the additional information at the bottom of your profile
You should talk briefly about your interests so that people can get to know you a little better. For example, mention your hobbies, who knows if you'll attract someone with the same passions.

Not having a strong profileto look for a job on LinkedIn
Once your profile is complete, linkedin itself indicates that your chances of rising to the top will increase. In other words, it automatically knows how powerful your profile is in terms of attracting the attention of other users. You should always indicate this in your profile:

• Photo;
• Current Position;
• Two previous posts;
• Academic background;
• Summary;
• Skills and specialties;
• Finally, at least three recommendations.

Not updating your profile frequently
It is essential to update the "What are you doing?" space regularly. It's also important to update the activities in your network of contacts, but always with discretion, otherwise you could be misinterpreted.

If possible, choose to use a platform to schedule updates and keep track of all your activity on the network. That way, you can better manage your presence on LinkedIn. In addition, you should avoid too much exposure, otherwise you could trivialize yourself or what you post.

Not joining or choosing the wrong groupsto look for a job on LinkedIn
You should join various groups within your business area and taking into account your objectives. For example, if you're looking for a job in procurement, it makes sense to join any groups within this category or related to it. On the other hand, post articles and information, take part in discussions (healthy ones, of course) that are useful to other members. (hrportugal)