Nabila Salem | Source | President at Revolent Group

Diversity is the driving force behind what we do and who we are. If we want a real shot at narrowing the pervasive digital skills gap, we first need to address the challenges around diversity—or the lack thereof—in the space.

For the tech industry, there is more than just a moral imperative to solve the issue of missing equity. The lack of diversity within the tech sector also compounds upon a very real business challenge for organisations: a lack of available talent.

Make sure your LinkedIn profile—or any social presence you have—is optimized to help you in your search, and to make you and your skills more visible to the kind of employers you’d like to work for. From your Headline and Current Position down to Skills, Job Preferences, and Endorsements, take every opportunity to make your social presence and personal brand really work for you.