How to optimize your LinkedIn profile after leaving a company
After a layoff, a mutual termination agreement, or a departure under a PSE, it is essential to regain control of your professional visibility .
Today, LinkedIn is an essential tool for repositioning yourself on the job market, developing your network, and making yourself visible to recruiters.
As part of outplacement, optimizing your LinkedIn profile becomes a strategic step , often as important as revamping your CV.
Why LinkedIn is essential after leaving a company
With more than 25 million users in France, LinkedIn is:
The 1st professional network used by recruiters
A lever of visibility for profiles in transition
An effective networking tool for developing targeted contacts
A personal space to promote your skills and your project
A well-optimized profile increases your chances of being noticed, contacted and recruited.
Step 1: Clarify your project before optimizing
Before changing anything on your profile, take the time to:
Carry out a quick skills assessment
Define your clear professional goal
Identify your target position and/or sector
A good LinkedIn profile is a goal-oriented profile , not just a detailed job description.
Step 2: Customize each section of your profile
Here are the elements to take care of as a priority:
🔹 The profile picture
Professional, smiling, structured
Even if you are searching, maintain a strong posture.
🔹 The title (headline)
Do not put “Actively searching”
Prefer a positioning sentence:
Responsable marketing | Expertise B2B | Stratégie digitale & lead gen
🔹 The summary (info)
Write in the first person
Present your background + what you are looking for
End with a call for exchange or an opening for contact
🔹 The experiences
Describe your missions and results with action verbs
Add media if possible (PDF, links, videos, etc.)
🔹 Skills
Target 10 to 15 skills max, directly linked to your objective
🔹 Recommendations
Ask former colleagues, managers, clients
The plus with PROFESSIONAL OUTPLACEMENT
As part of our support, we offer:
A complete audit of the LinkedIn profile
Workshops dedicated to visibility strategy
Individual coaching to adjust the tone, editorial line, photo, sections