The 3 biggest mistakes you're making when trying to grab someone's attention online - especially on dating apps

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Find the right job is like dating.

• Searching for a job or a date is not all that different.
• Whether you're trying to impress recruiters in a job hunt or you're looking for a relationship, there are ways to tweak your online profiles and succeed in your search.
• LinkedIn and relationship experts shared with Business Insider common mistakes you should avoid making on your LinkedIn and dating profile.
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Whether you're swiping to find a date, or a job, there a certain things you should never forget to include on your profile.

Whether you're on a job hunt or a love search (or both), you should put your best foot forward. On LinkedIn, you want your credentials to stand out and get on a recruiter's radar. On dating apps, you should show your personality if you want to score a date.

In both cases, there is a fine line between sharing just enough to draw prospects and oversharing, which could leave you looking desperate.

Business Insider spoke with both LinkedIn and dating app experts on strategies that work in both your search for jobs and for love. Here are three mistakes you should avoid making on your profiles.