Do hiring decision-makers see you as a safe bet?

A couple of things that have been on my mind today:

1. Hiring decision-makers often check a potential candidate's LinkedIn profile before extending an interview.

They'll almost always look at your photo first, headline second, summary third, and work history at the bottom of the page. Then they'll look at the types of posts you've written.

2. It's always worthwhile to make sure that your job applications and resumes harmonize with your LinkedIn profile. But it's also worthwhile to look through your posts, comments, and reshares.

Are you confrontational on the feed? Hiring decision-makers can see your comment history and the way you engage with others.

Are you bringing a strong political lean to your posts? The companies you're applying to might heavily discourage any politics at work, and your posts could be sending up a red flag.

Are you positive, friendly, and/or neutral? Do you display emotional intelligence in your writing?

Will hiring decision-makers see you as a safe bet? Or are you coming across as a risk that's not worth pursuing?

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