Employment agencies search the globe to find top talent in the legal marketplace. Whether you’re looking to make the move to New York, Moscow or any other city, you can enhance your value to staffing firms with a LinkedIn account.

LinkedIn is a social networking website that connects millions of industry professionals. The site offers you the chance to upload your resume, list your achievements and sell yourself to potential employers.

Doing this effectively can be a challenge, and Hellerman Baretz Communications offers a few tips to help you stand out to recruitment companies.

Be professional
You only get one chance to make a first impression, so do everything possible to present yourself in the best possible manner. Complete as many fields on the website as you can, including a professional headline, interests and specialties. Few employment firms seek out employees who cannot write clear, coherent sentences, so be sure to check your grammar and spelling when you post this information.

Maximize SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) is important for many companies, and lawyers are no exception. Review popular terms that might appear in a headhunter’s search for attorneys so you can reach a wide audience.

For instance, your dream might be to accept a position with a high-ranking real estate law firm in Dubai. Employers could use search terms relating to the field, so including words and phrases relating to Dubai’s real estate laws in your profile to make yourself more attractive than other candidates. Of course, showcase your professional knowledge when you use these terms because failing to do so could have adverse affects on your employment opportunities.

Join career-oriented groups
LinkedIn makes it simple for you to join groups related to your profession. Many recruiters are members of these groups and could find candidates among their members, so join any associations that correspond with your career goals.