LinkedIn is a fantastic resource for recruiters and employers on the look out for their next hire, but with millions of users worldwide how can you make sure your profile stands out?

1. Add a photo to your profile, ideally a head shot and in business dress - itīs not facebook and photos of you partying are definitely out.

2. If you have a personal Twitter feed linked to your account, remove it. Do you really want potential employers to know about your drunken antics and read your random rants?

3. What does your professional headline say about you? If it just says your job title you wonīt stand out - sell yourself! Use your professional headline to explain what makes you unique and the benefits you will bring to a new employer.

4. Get connecting, if you only have a few connections get in touch with ex-colleagues, managers, suppliers and clients.

5. Ask people you have previously worked for and with to recommend you.

6. Ensure that your profile is complete and includes previous positions, companies and qualifications. The more information that you include in your profile, the more times you will turn up in search results.

7. Regularly update your status. Tell people you are looking for a job, this will show up in all your connections feed, including any Recruiters that you are connected to.

Do not block incoming messages, for obvious reasons.
Make sure you fill in the keywords in specialities; this again will make you easier to find.

Donīt be a passive job hunter! If you are not regularly on LinkedIn recruiters may well assume you are no longer seriously looking for work.