Bad: Using an irrelevant image, personal photos or anything too casual.

Good: Choosing a generic, high-quality tech-related image.

Better: A personalized cover that showcases your skills, projects, or includes a professional tag line.

Bad: Selfies, group photos, outdated images.

Good: Clear headshot taken in soft, natural light.

Better: A high-resolution, professionally produced headshot with a neutral background or one that reflects your industry.

Bad: A vague or overly generic job title.

Good: Job title with a couple of key skills.

Better: A crafted headline combining your role, specialities, and a unique value proposition.

Bad: Overly long, unstructured, or off-topic content.

Good: Basic career overview and skills.

Better: Highlight your achievements, your skills and your passion for software development in a storytelling style.

Bad: General descriptions or irrelevant work experience.

Good: List of jobs and responsibilities.

Better: Description of roles using the STAR method, with results and quantifiable outcomes.

Bad: Outdated, irrelevant certificates.

Good: presentation of relevant certificates.

Better: Certificates from reputable institutions that are relevant to career goals.

Bad: Displaying outdated, irrelevant skills.

Good: List skills that are relevant to our aspirations.

Better: Prioritise and update relevant skills, get endorsements for these skills.

Bad: No recommendations or irrelevant endorsements.

Good: A few recommendations from colleagues.

Better: Diverse recommendations from various professional levels and actively endorsing others.

Bad: Inappropriate or unprofessional content.

Good: Occasionally sharing relevant articles or updates.

Better: Regular insightful posts, meaningful engagement, and contributions to discussions.

By following these steps, you can transform your profile into an engaging representation of your professional journey, making you an attractive candidate to potential employers.