Different Words, Different Rules: CV vs. LinkedIn Profiles
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Are your career tools helping—or quietly holding you back? Mixing up your CV and LinkedIn profile doesn’t just cost clarity. It can cost you momentum, visibility, and the roles you’re ready for.
Here’s the truth: CVs and LinkedIn aren’t interchangeable. They play different games with different rules. If you want to win, you need to master both.
CVs Get You Hired. LinkedIn Gets You Noticed.
Use them right, and doors open faster than you think. Use them wrong? You blend in—or worse, confuse decision-makers.
5 Damaging Myths That Stall Careers
❌ “CVs and LinkedIn do the same thing.”
No. CVs close offers. LinkedIn builds visibility and trust.
❌ “LinkedIn replaced the CV.”
Not even close.
Recruiters still ask for both, in different contexts, for different functions.
❌ “Profiles are just resumes online.”
LinkedIn is proof, your influence, network, content, and real-time brand.
❌ “CVs are only for job applications.”
Nope. CVs unlock board seats, speaking gigs, fellowships, and consulting roles.
❌ “One update fits all.”
No. Customization wins. Always.
How to Make LinkedIn + CV Work Together
These two tools should complement, not copy each other.
1. Use LinkedIn for Influence
Post. Comment. Share value. This is where you grow, reach, and build thought leadership.
2. Align Your Message
Conflicting job titles or positioning? Red flag. Your LinkedIn and CV should tell one strong story.
3. Highlight Smartly
CV = depth.LinkedIn = receipts. Link to proof—media, endorsements, content, projects.
4. Expand Through LinkedIn
CVs get you into rooms.LinkedIn builds relationships that invite you in.
5. Showcase Social Proof
Your CV says you’re great.LinkedIn shows what others think of you. Use endorsements.
Stay Relevant and Dynamic
This isn’t a one-and-done job. Update both—strategically.
✏️ Keep LinkedIn Fresh
New role? New win? New credential? Add it.
🎯 Tailor Every CV
Each role deserves a custom version. Generic = forgettable.
🔍 Turn Testimonials Into Proof
Repurpose LinkedIn recs in your portfolio or executive bios.
📚 Highlight Certifications
LinkedIn’s learning timeline builds credibility over time.
📈 Track Industry Trends
Engage with voices in your niche. Stay visible, stay sharp.
Why It Matters
Recruiters don’t chase potential—they respond to clarity.
If your tools confuse them, they move on. If they impress them, they move you forward.
A strong CV gets you in the door. A standout LinkedIn presence makes sure they remember your name.
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FAQ
Q: Should my LinkedIn match my CV word for word?
A: No, but they should align. One builds trust, the other lands interviews.
Q: How often should I update LinkedIn?
A: Quarterly. Or anytime something changes, grows, or earns attention.
Q: Can LinkedIn replace a CV?
A: Not yet. It opens doors, but many still ask for formal CVs.
Q: Don’t leave your reputation up to chance.
A: Make your tools work together. Start here.
You will never treat your LinkedIn as a CV again!
