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Brad McKenna, Associate Professor in Information Systems, University of East Anglia

Your LinkedIn doesn't need to be perfect – four ways to build an authentic profile to boost your personal brand

To get hired, you need to get connected. Dean Drobot/Shutterstock

The idea of a “personal brand” might seem like the purview of celebrities and influencers. But if you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ll know it’s something anyone can develop with well-crafted posts and engagement.

In recent years, students and young professionals have turned personal branding into a tool for success in competitive, global job markets. A personal brand is about both how you differentiate yourself from others, and about how others perceive you.

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