According to some people, your resume and your LinkedIn profile are not one and the same. You need to have both. They both have their respective usability and advantages. Benefits of having a LinkedIn profile:

• It makes you more noticed and searchable in social media if you have a LinkedIn profile.

• You have an advantage to add extras to LinkedIn profile which is not possible in a resume which is a benefit for you to shine.

• You can have more leveraging connections with leaders, colleagues, co-workers and have an opportunity to show your skills.

Conclusion: You need to have both LinkedIn profile and resume. They must complement each other which will attract hiring interests.

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