Mistake #4 – Being Too Generic
In a sea of thousands, perhaps millions of people who are competing for exactly what you are hoping to achieve, you must stand out. You may want to make yourself look generic because you think if you’re too “over-the-top” it could scare people off, and that’s certainly possible. But it’s much more likely that originality will help you get whatever you’re after.
You need to make sure you fill your profile out completely and make it original without being cheesy or bizarre. Don’t call yourself something like “The Marketing Mage”, because that sounds silly. But you could think of creative ways to stand out without making yourself look strange.
Anything you’ve done that is different from your competition should be in your profile. For example, let’s say you’re seeking employment as a line cook and you once appeared in a popular TV cooking competition. That should be on your profile! Maybe you traveled to Italy for a month to learn how to make pasta from the masters. That should be on your profile!
If it’s interesting and it’s related to your field, it should be on your profile!