Optimising My LinkedIn Profile for HR Consultancy

As part of the Digital Communications and Customer Engagement module, I took the time to optimise my LinkedIn profile to better reflect my personal brand and professional goals in Human Resources. My goal was to reach All-Star status, the highest level of profile strength by fully completing and enhancing every section.

Steps Taken to Achieve All-Star Status:

• Added a professional profile photo and banner image reflecting my interest in HR and business.

• Created a strong headline: “Aspiring HR Consultant | Business & HR Student at Griffith College Dublin”.

• Wrote a detailed About section highlighting my background, HR goals, and key soft skills.

• Updated my education with relevant course info, including the DCCE module. 

• Listed work experience and described transferable skills.

• Joined LinkedIn groups and requested recommendations from peers or colleagues.

My Social Selling Index (SSI) Score:

To measure how well I’m building a professional presence, I used LinkedIn’s Social Selling Index (SSI) tool.

• It scores four key areas:

• Establishing a professional brand

• Finding the right people

• Engaging with insights

• Building relationships