1) Role & Market Selection
Avoiding career dead ends early
A Dead End is a job that uses a very specific, old tool that no other company uses. If you spend two years learning a software that only one company uses, and then that company lays you off, you have to start from zero. Stick to Industry Standard tools (like SQL, AWS, Salesforce, or Python). Ensure your daily tasks build a skill set that is portable—meaning you could quit today and get hired by a competitor tomorrow.
Think of LinkedIn as a giant search engine for people. When a recruiter needs a Data Analyst, they type those words into a search bar.
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Don't just say "Student." Use keywords like "Java Developer | Computer Science Student | Aspiring Software Engineer."
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In your "About" section, write in the first person ("I"). Tell them what problems you love to solve. A recruiter should know who you are and what you can do in 10 seconds.
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Free Resource: LinkedIn Profile Tips
[How To Create a LinkedIn Profile For Freshers / Students | (No Experience)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQFuGIlZOC4)
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