Why LinkedIn Matters More in Australia
Australian employers actively search LinkedIn for candidates before posting jobs publicly. Recruiters message candidates directly. Many roles are filled via LinkedIn before a job ad even goes live. Having no profile or a weak profile means you're invisible to this market.
Profile Essentials
- Professional photo: Good lighting, plain background, appropriate clothing (unlike resume, LinkedIn absolutely needs a photo)
- Headline: Not just "Student at Deakin" — write "[Degree] Student | Interested in [specific field] | Open to [type of work]"
- About section: 3–5 sentences. Who you are, what you're studying, what you offer, what you're looking for
- Education: Your Australian university prominently. Your Nepali undergraduate as well
- Skills: Add relevant technical and soft skills. Connections can endorse them
Building Connections in Australia
Connect with: classmates, lecturers, speakers at events, people at career fairs, industry people you've met. Always send a personalised connection note (2 sentences max — why are you connecting?). Generic "I'd like to connect" invitations have a low acceptance rate.
Engage With Content
Like and comment thoughtfully on posts in your field. Post once per month about something you've learned or a project you're working on. Visibility builds opportunities.
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