Looking for ways to stand out on LinkedIn and increase your chances of being hired in 2023? Look no further than this video! In this episode, LinkedIn Product Manager Yana Kuzmina shares the latest updates, features, and hints for job seekers to make the most of the platform. With more and more people on the job market and hiring freezes in tech, it's crucial to make your profile stand out. We'll cover a range of tactical recommendations, including the effectiveness of the "Open to Work" green badge and when to use the hidden version, the importance of Gender Pronouns, Headlines, and the new Skills feature in your About section, and other ways to increase your visibility to recruiters. We'll also address common questions such as whether following a company is worth it, the value of applying for jobs through LinkedIn versus the company website, and whether LinkedIn Premium is worth the $40/month cost for job seekers. Plus, we'll dive into networking tips and even review a LinkedIn profile and discuss common mistakes to avoid. Don't miss out on these valuable insights to help you make the most of LinkedIn in 2023! Yana Kuzmina, Product manager at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanakuzmina/ Schedule a career session https://annanaumova.com Support channel: PayPal https://www.paypal.me/naumovaa Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Anna-Naumova-2 Zelle prodcastproductionllc@gmail.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ProdcastNaumovaSupport channel: ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Beginning 1:28 Guest's introduction 8:10 Improving LinkedIn profile 10:27 Difference between availability badges 16:34 Importance of pronouns 18:10 Coming up with a suiting headline 21:25 Are profile completion badges important? 26:42 Profile Analytics and it's impact of the job search 31:00 Highlighting skills and "About" tab 34:28 Suggestions on the "Experience" tab 37:58 Adding creditability to your skills 45:52 Do recruiters consider your "Interests" tab? 53:43 About the "Easy apply" feature 01:00:47 Should you use Premium? 01:07:49 Wrapping up