"As 2025 winds down, December is often seen as a quiet month for professional networking. While many people slow down, focus on holidays and postpone career-related tasks until January, this pause creates a powerful opportunity for you to prepare your LinkedIn profile to stand out just as recruiters, clients and collaborators return with renewed energy in the new year. Here are five essential LinkedIn updates in December that can help you significantly increase your inbound messages in January."
"A professional, high-quality photo can instantly build trust and credibility, while an outdated or unclear image may cause people to scroll past your profile. Ideally, your photo should be less than 12 months old, well-lit and show you dressed appropriately for your industry. You don't need an expensive photoshoot. Using a high-end smartphone, take your photo showing a friendly expression, clear focus and professional appearance."
December often brings a slowdown in professional networking, creating an opportune moment to refresh LinkedIn presence before recruiters, clients and collaborators return in January. Updating a profile photo to a recent, well-lit, industry-appropriate image taken with a smartphone can increase approachability and credibility. Revising the professional summary to reflect current skills, goals and value ensures alignment with career ambitions. Performing targeted updates in December positions a profile to attract more inbound messages and opportunities when activity picks up in the new year.
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