The document provides tips for building an effective student profile on LinkedIn. It recommends including an informative headline, professional photo, education details with GPA and honors, a concise professional summary, and regularly updating your status. The tips also suggest connecting to others through groups, collecting recommendations, claiming a unique URL, and sharing examples of your work to enhance your online professional brand and network on LinkedIn.
This document provides an overview of how brands can use LinkedIn to engage consumers. It discusses various LinkedIn marketing strategies and tools like Showcase Pages, Sponsored Updates, Spotlight Ads, custom apps, events, trending content analysis and a Content Marketing Score to develop effective content strategies and drive engagement. Examples are given of how these tools were used by various brands to target audiences and generate viral reach through earned and shared content on the LinkedIn platform.
This document provides an introduction to using LinkedIn for professional networking. It discusses what LinkedIn is, how to set up an account and build a professional profile. Key aspects covered include filling out work experience, skills, recommendations and groups. The document also discusses how to find jobs and companies on LinkedIn and enhance one's profile through customization and engagement on the site.
The document outlines an introduction to LinkedIn workshop. It provides objectives for the workshop which are to learn how LinkedIn can help with job searching and career development, building a network, creating a profile, and adjusting privacy settings. It also discusses elements of an effective profile, building a network, and managing LinkedIn accounts and privacy settings.
This curriculum explores the concept of a professional brand and introduces young people to the many resources available on LinkedIn, including mentors, jobs and internship opportunities.
PowerPoint Presentation that will help you know all about LinkedIn, How it works? what are the metrics to be successful and best time to post content, estimated cost.
*What is Linkedin?
* How to make a Great profile in Linkedin?
* How to rank yourself #1 in Linkedin in your filed.
* Best practice for linkedin
* What you need to know about Linkedin Groups
* What you need to know about Linkedin Jobs
* How to communicate effectively on linkedin
* How to be effective in linkedin
* Set your Privacy Setting in linkedin
* common Mistakes in Linkedin
The document discusses LinkedIn and provides 15 tips for using the professional social media platform. It begins with an overview of LinkedIn, including its founding, user base, and purpose for professional networking. It then gives demographics of typical LinkedIn users and etiquette guidelines. The bulk of the document lists 15 specific actions users can take on LinkedIn to build their profile, engage with connections, participate in groups, and get involved in answering questions. It concludes with recommendations for tools and resources to help automate and learn more about using LinkedIn.
LinkedIn 101: Create a Profile and Learn the Basics!LinkedIn for Good
LinkedIn is a professional social media platform that aims to connect its members to economic opportunities worldwide. It has the largest professional network globally. The platform allows users to create profiles showcasing their work history, education, skills and interests to find jobs, business opportunities, and make professional connections. It helped one student, Rutha, connect with software engineers and find an internship by researching career paths and networking with professionals in her desired field.
How To Really Use LinkedIn In 10 SlidesBert Verdonck
Many people have a Profile on LinkedIn and some connections, but don't know what to do with the website.
This presentation shows where the power of LinkedIn is and how to tap into it.
Get your FREE version of the book "How to REALLY use LinkedIn" via www.how-to-really-use-linkedin.com
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that can help college students market themselves, find jobs, and connect with professionals in their field. Students should focus on the field they are studying, brainstorm potential career goals, and develop a target audience of potential employers when setting up their profile. They should optimize their profile by including a professional photo and summary, listing experiences and education, and asking for recommendations to showcase their qualifications and character. Developing a professional online presence and network through meaningful participation in LinkedIn groups and connections can help students transition successfully from college to their career.
LinkedIn Presentation 101 - Beginners Guide To LinkedInSelene Kinder
A beginners guide to LinkedIn explores what LinkedIn is, how to use LinkedIn as a business and how to use LinkedIn for personal use. At the end of the presentation you will be able to determine if LinkedIn is for you.
This document provides tips for optimizing a LinkedIn profile, beginning with the basics of adding a professional name, headline, summary, location, industry, photo and contact details. It then recommends customizing the profile URL, expanding the headline and summary, and showing examples of work by uploading presentations, media, projects and certifications. Finally, it shows examples of excellent profiles that include a cover image, detailed summaries, professional photos, headlines, examples of work and detailed experiences.
LinkedIn's vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Its mission is to connect the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful. The document provides tips for utilizing LinkedIn to its full potential, including establishing a strong profile, thought leadership, building a powerful network, and continual learning. It emphasizes using LinkedIn to build your personal brand and offers best practices for posting engaging content and writing articles.
This presentation was given by LinkedIn CEO, Jeff Weiner, at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2014 in San Francisco, California on Monday, March 3, 2014. It outlines LinkedIn's value propositions for our members and customers, as well as detailing the vision of LinkedIn to create economic opportunity for all professionals in the world & the development of the Economic Graph.
Follow our new Economic Graph Showcase Page at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin-economic-graph
The document discusses the importance of engaging with insights on LinkedIn for social selling. It provides statistics that sales reps who exceed their quotas get 74% more engagement on their posts, and that 64% of B2B buyers appreciate hearing from salespeople who provide business insights. The document recommends sharing relevant resources and industry news on LinkedIn to become a trusted source of insights, engaging with others' content by leaving constructive comments or joining groups, and using information from prospects' LinkedIn profiles for customized outreach.
Employee Onboarding : Statistics you need to knowElodie A.
Learn everything you need to know about employee onboarding and how to ensure that each new hire is successful with this complete guide.
Content by Officevibe, the simplest tool for a greater workplace.
Read more on our website:
https://www.officevibe.com/employee-engagement-solution/employee-onboarding
Download your free checklist of the perfect onboarding:
http://bit.ly/2jVcIzO
Chek our product!
https://www.officevibe.com/
The document discusses the importance of personal branding for one's career. It defines personal branding as marketing oneself and one's career as a brand. It recommends discovering one's personal brand through reflection on strengths and reputation, creating a brand through online profiles, resumes and blogs, and communicating and maintaining the brand over time as one's career evolves. The key aspects of personal branding discussed are differentiation, value creation, gaining visibility through online presence, and protecting one's professional reputation.
How to REALLY use LinkedIn - mini LinkedIn PresentationBert Verdonck
Lots of people have a LinkedIn Profile and some connections, but don't know what to do with this website.
This mini LinkedIn presentation shows where the power of LinkedIn resides and how to tap into that power.
Get your FREE copy of the second edition of the international bestseller "How to REALLY Use LinkedIn" via www.how-to-really-use-linkedin.com
About Networking Coach: we are a team of business networking specialists, online and offline, with workshops, presentations and training courses about LinkedIn, networking at events and referrals. We are usually hired as a speaker or trainer.
This document provides an overview of how to use LinkedIn including how to sign up, build your profile, search for jobs and people, connect or follow others, improve your profile, and download LinkedIn apps. It discusses adding a profile photo, skills, contact information, and confirming your email. It also covers sharing status updates, SlideShares, links and content on LinkedIn and downloading the LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning, LinkedIn Job Search, and SlideShare apps.
Je profiel maakt het verschil in je carrière. Het laat zien wie je bent en zorgt dat je 24 uur per dag kunt worden gevonden door interessante werkgevers. Volg deze tips om je profiel te laten opvallen.
This document discusses how LinkedIn can help career services professionals and students. It provides an overview of LinkedIn and how it benefits career centers by helping them build their brand, enhance career services, attract more recruiters, and support students. Students can use LinkedIn to build an online presence, connect with alumni, research opportunities, and learn networking etiquette. The presentation encourages participants to utilize LinkedIn training resources and groups to help themselves and their students.
Everything I Knew about the College Job Hunt Was WRONG - And Here's How You C...LinkedIn Higher Education
Some things work in the student job search – and some don't. LinkedIn recruitment staffer Andrew Kung was in your shoes last year and now he's here to help you sort out what will get you a job – and what will just waste your time.
Want more tips? Check out: http://bit.ly/collegejobtips
Discover your career, build your brand and find a job you love. Learn more at https://blog.linkedin.com/2017/february/23/launching-your-career-getting-started-on-your-internship-search-linkedin.
When people talk about social media, they usually mention Facebook and Twitter. But for professionals who are serious about using social media to advance their careers, there's no better network than LinkedIn.
In this presentation, I provide some stats on why you shouldn't ignore LinkedIn. The presentation also provides some important details when filling out your LinkedIn profile.
For more information about LinkedIn, please visit my blog:
http://bit.ly/RockLinkedIn
Completing Your LinkedIn Profile: 17 Key ElementsDerek Edmond
Completing Your LinkedIn Profile: 17 Key Elements. My supporting slide deck in association with this blog post: http://ow.ly/A2V7L
Additional recommendations I've written for LinkedIn can be found here
http://ow.ly/A2Vb8
http://ow.ly/A2Vdj
http://ow.ly/A2Veq
The document discusses avoiding vague buzzwords in LinkedIn profiles. It provides a list of the top 10 most common buzzwords of 2016 such as "leadership", "passionate", and "successful". The document recommends standing out by showing experiences and results through examples rather than just stating buzzwords. It also suggests uploading projects, sharing views in posts and groups, and writing recommendations to demonstrate qualities like creativity and expertise in a more meaningful way.
The LinkedIn Guide to the Perfect #WorkSelfieLinkedIn
Your LinkedIn profile is 14x more likely to be viewed simply by adding a profile photo. Follow these tips to take the perfect #WorkSelfie for your LinkedIn profile.
The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017LinkedIn
We analyzed all the recruiting activity on LinkedIn this year and identified the Top Skills employers seek. Starting Oct 24, learn these skills and much more for free during the Week of Learning.
#AlwaysBeLearning https://learning.linkedin.com/week-of-learning
The document discusses programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It describes PLCs as digital logic assemblies that make logical decisions and provide outputs. PLCs are programmed to interface between input sensors and output devices. The document outlines some advantages and disadvantages of PLCs. It also describes common PLC components, how PLCs operate in a cycle, and ladder logic programming.
This document discusses planning for substation maintenance and reliability. It outlines key steps in the planning process including developing a robust maintenance plan, gathering data from inspections and tests, creating a detailed work scope, coordination between the owner and contractor during the proposal, pre-outage planning and outage stages, and reviewing test results after the outage. The goal is to plan maintenance properly to ensure safety, reliability and regulatory compliance while minimizing downtime.
Turning three thesauri into a Global Agricultural Concept SchemeCIARD Movement
Cynthia Parr, National Agricultural Library, at RDA 5th Plenary Meeting, IG Agriculture Data Interoperability Session in San Diego (CA, US) on the 9th of March 2015
Esta hoja de vida describe las unidades de estudio de una estudiante llamada Estefania Quirino Aparicio en la carrera de Informatica en la Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Hidalgo. Las unidades incluyen Word y Internet.
How To Build a Great Student LinkedIn ProfilePerry Monaco
The document provides tips for building an effective student profile on LinkedIn, including crafting a headline that conveys their professional identity and goals, using a professional headshot photo, highlighting their education with details of their university, major, activities and honors, writing a concise professional summary, including relevant keywords, regularly updating their status, joining professional groups, collecting recommendations from various sources, customizing their public URL, and sharing examples of their work.
This document provides tips for students and recent graduates on building an effective LinkedIn profile, including writing an informative headline, uploading a professional photo, highlighting your education, writing a summary statement, including relevant skills and experience, regularly updating your status, collecting recommendations, customizing your URL, showcasing samples of your work, and joining relevant groups.
This document provides tips for students and recent graduates on building an effective LinkedIn profile, including writing an informative headline, uploading a professional photo, highlighting your education and skills, developing a summary statement, regularly updating your status, collecting recommendations, customizing your URL, showcasing samples of your work, and joining relevant groups. The overall goal is to showcase your experience and professional interests on LinkedIn to expand your network and build your professional brand.
Linkedin Profile | Personal Brand | Linkedin Business Pagedevbhargav1
In the realm of professional networking and personal branding, LinkedIn stands as the premier platform for connecting with peers, showcasing your expertise, and building a formidable online presence. To make the most of this platform, it's essential to optimize your LinkedIn profile effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best practices for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to boost personal branding and networking.
Linkedin Profile | Personal Brand | Linkedin Business Pagedevbhargav1
In the realm of professional networking and personal branding, LinkedIn stands as the premier platform for connecting with peers, showcasing your expertise, and building a formidable online presence. To make the most of this platform, it's essential to optimize your LinkedIn profile effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best practices for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to boost personal branding and networking.
LinkedIn for Small Business - Professional Branding Checklist provides a high level of how LinkedIn users can develop a professionally branded LinkedIn Profile.
To optimize your LinkedIn profile, you should craft a compelling headline and high-quality profile photo, write a well-crafted summary highlighting your strengths and accomplishments, and provide detailed information about your work experience including responsibilities, achievements and results. You should also engage with others on LinkedIn through recommendations, groups, content sharing and networking to build your professional brand and visibility. Regularly update your profile with new information to remain an active professional on LinkedIn.
Linkedin Profile | Personal Brand | Linkedin Business Pagedevbhargav1
In the realm of professional networking and personal branding, LinkedIn stands as the premier platform for connecting with peers, showcasing your expertise, and building a formidable online presence. To make the most of this platform, it's essential to optimize your LinkedIn profile effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best practices for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to boost personal branding and networking.
15 Tips For Using LinkedIn to Build Your Online PortfolioErica Starr
If you are job hunting, thinking about a career change, or are about to graduate high school or college, you can use LinkedIn to your advantage to grow your personal network, showcase your accomplishments, and even figure out what really interests you. Best of all, it's free, aside from taking some of your time to build.
Linkedin Profile | Personal Brand | Linkedin Business Pagedevbhargav1
In the realm of professional networking and personal branding, LinkedIn stands as the premier platform for connecting with peers, showcasing your expertise, and building a formidable online presence. To make the most of this platform, it's essential to optimize your LinkedIn profile effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best practices for optimizing your LinkedIn profile to boost personal branding and networking.
Presentation about LinkedIn to the employees of Davis Kinard & Co., an accounting firm in Abilene, Texas. Presentation delivered June 17, 2011, by Dave Hogan, APR.
10 Tips to Building a Strong Linkedin profileSabina Sobinina
1. This document provides 10 tips for building a strong LinkedIn profile that promotes your personal brand and connects you to others in a professional network.
2. The tips include writing engaging content in short blocks rather than just copying your resume, using an authentic professional voice, crafting an eye-catching personal tagline, including a compelling summary and details about skills and experience, and distinguishing yourself through additional information and connections.
3. By following these tips to create a well-rounded profile that is easy to find through search and recommendations, you can effectively establish yourself as a credible expert and build valuable professional connections.
10 tips to building a strong linked in profileMark Long
1. This document provides 10 tips for building a strong LinkedIn profile that promotes your personal brand and connects you to others in a professional network.
2. The tips include writing engaging content in short blocks rather than just copying your resume, using an authentic professional voice, crafting a memorable personal tagline, including an elevator pitch in your summary, highlighting relevant skills, explaining your experience clearly, and distinguishing yourself through additional information and connections.
3. Getting recommendations from colleagues, actively engaging on LinkedIn by answering questions and recommending others, and customizing your public profile URL can help improve your professional brand and visibility on the platform.
Personal Branding Playbook for LinkedInFlutterbyBarb
Personal Branding Playbook for LinkedIn. How to create a winning profile and establish a network using LinkedIn as a powerful networking tool and a social media channel.
The document provides 10 tips for building a strong LinkedIn profile. It advises to write in an authentic voice that promotes your personal brand rather than copying your resume. Key tips include writing a tagline, elevator pitch, and highlighting skills and experience in a visually digestible format. The profile should establish expertise through questions and recommendations to distinguish the user and improve their searchability and connections on the platform.
Why engineering graduates need a professional online presence Sue Beckingham
The document discusses the importance of engineering graduates developing a professional online presence. It emphasizes taking ownership of your online identity, building valuable networks, and developing confident digital skills. It provides tips for using platforms like LinkedIn to showcase work, connect with professionals in your field, and develop an online profile that highlights your expertise to potential employers.
This document provides tips for using LinkedIn to increase the visibility of personal and company profiles. It recommends creating a complete personal profile with recommendations and a strong network. It also suggests establishing a company presence on LinkedIn and promoting both profiles by engaging with the LinkedIn community and other online and offline methods.
1. The document provides 10 tips for building a strong LinkedIn profile, including writing in an authentic voice, using a personal tagline and elevator pitch, highlighting skills, explaining experience, distinguishing yourself, asking and answering questions, getting recommendations, and building quality connections.
2. It advises treating your profile like branding by telling a credible story that promotes your skills and knowledge in a natural voice.
3. The tips encourage engaging readers in the first few seconds and helping people find and remember you through searchable sections and a memorable public profile URL.
1. The document provides 10 tips for building a strong LinkedIn profile, including writing in an authentic voice, using a personal tagline and elevator pitch, highlighting skills, explaining experience, distinguishing yourself, asking and answering questions, and building connections.
2. It advises treating your profile like promoting your personal brand, borrowing from good marketers by using vivid language, and explaining your experience and what you and your company do in clear phrases.
3. The tips are meant to help users optimize their profile, build credibility through recommendations and answers, and ultimately start useful conversations by developing an online identity through a well-composed, peer-reviewed profile others can easily find.
Similar to How to Build a Great Student LinkedIn Profile (PDF) (20)
Zodiac Signs and Fashion: Dressing to Suit Your Astrological Stylemy Pandit
Discover how the 12 Zodiac Signs influence your fashion style with MyPandit! From bold Aries to dreamy Pisces, find out how to dress to suit your astrological personality.
As the world spins on its axis, the constant ebb and flow of current events, technological advancements, and social trends shape our daily lives. Here are the top five predictions for today that are set to influence various facets of our global society:
1. AI Integration in Daily Life
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to embed itself deeper into our everyday routines. Today, expect to see more AI-driven solutions in sectors like healthcare, finance, and education. Personalized learning experiences powered by AI algorithms are becoming mainstream, while in healthcare, AI is aiding in early diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. Financial institutions are increasingly relying on AI for fraud detection and customer service automation.
2. Stock Market Fluctuations Amid Economic Uncertainty
The stock market remains a rollercoaster, reflecting global economic uncertainties. Inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and shifting monetary policies are likely to cause significant fluctuations. Investors should brace for a volatile day as markets react to new economic data and policy announcements. Keep an eye on tech stocks, which are particularly sensitive to changes in interest rates and investor sentiment.
3. Climate Action and Environmental Policies
With climate change becoming an ever-pressing issue, today's headlines will likely feature significant climate action. Governments and organizations are set to announce new policies and initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable practices. From renewable energy investments to stricter emission regulations, these efforts are critical in the global fight against climate change.
4. Breakthroughs in Medical Research
The field of medical research is on the cusp of several groundbreaking discoveries. Today, we anticipate announcements of advancements in treatments for chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. Innovative therapies, including gene editing and personalized medicine, are set to offer new hope for patients worldwide. These breakthroughs not only promise to improve health outcomes but also to revolutionize medical practices.
5. Social Media Trends and Digital Influences
Social media platforms continue to shape public opinion and cultural trends. Today, expect new viral challenges, influencer endorsements, and social justice movements gaining traction online. With platforms like TikTok and Instagram driving much of the digital conversation, brands and public figures will leverage these channels to connect with audiences and promote their messages. Be prepared for a flood of new content that could spark debates and inspire collective action.
As these predictions unfold, they will undoubtedly impact various aspects of our lives. Staying informed and adaptable is key to navigating the rapid changes in today's dynamic world.
A template for preparing successful business models and the components of Business model canvas, Enhances Business Plan, Types of Business Models, Steps in preparing business model, a sample business model
A Complete Guide of Dubai Freelance Visa and Permit in 2024Dubiz
Dubai warmly welcomes professionals from every field, including freelancers. The city’s strong economy provides a fertile ground for freelancers to thrive and succeed. With the rise of digitalization and changes in employment trends, many people are choosing freelance careers for the independence and flexibility they offer. And where better to start your freelancing journey than in Dubai? However, to begin your journey, you will first need to get a freelance permit and a freelance visa Dubai.
Let’s begin by exploring the opportunities for freelancers in Dubai and learn how to obtain the necessary visa and permit, including associated requirements and costs.
Why is Structural Engineering Critical in Disaster Preparedness and Resilienc...grouphirani24
Structural engineering forms the bedrock of resilient communities, especially in the face of natural disasters and unforeseen crises. At Hirani Group, our commitment to excellence in structural engineering services is rooted in the belief that robust infrastructure is fundamental to disaster preparedness and long-term resilience. Our team of dedicated professionals specializes in both residential and commercial structural engineering services, ensuring that every project is fortified against potential hazards and stands the test of time. In today’s unpredictable world, the role of structural engineering in disaster preparedness cannot be overstated.
How Do Flange Adapters Work and Why Are They Essential?Texas Flange
Discover how flange adapters work and why they are essential for seamless pipe connections. Enhance efficiency and ensure leak-free operations with top-quality flange adapters.
The standard operating procedure aims to align all the Digital Marketing Efforts into a single channel and help to measure the effectiveness of each department.
This SOP applies to all digital marketing activities including
• Social Media Marketing (SMM)
• Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
• Digital Ads
• Web Development
• SEO
• Email Marketing
• SMS Marketing
• Community Marketing (Whatsapp/ Viber etc.)
• Paid Marketing
• Native Marketing
• Analytics Tools
Test Bank For Principles Of Cost Accounting, 17th Edition Edward J. Vander...kevinkariuki227
Test Bank For Principles Of Cost Accounting, 17th Edition Edward J. Vanderbeck Chapters 1 - 10, Complete
Test Bank For Principles Of Cost Accounting, 17th Edition Edward J. Vanderbeck Chapters 1 - 10, Complete
The Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is the OMG industry standard for defining and orchestrating the flow of activities comprising end-to-end business processes. This live event will showcase the iterative creation and seamless exchange of BPMN models among different tools, highlighting the interoperability and sophistication of current BPMN technology. This showcase is an invaluable opportunity for professionals in the field to witness firsthand the advanced functionalities and collaborative potential of BPMN tools. Join us for an insightful exhibition of the latest advancements in business process management.
Organisational success today hinges on effectively understanding and responding to customer needs across diverse segments with varying expectations and preferences. Indeed, with consumers becoming increasingly demanding, it is more important than ever to prioritise customer experience excellence at every touchpoint.
Ensuring exceptional customer experiences at every level of your organisation is crucial. While customer needs might be different, you must build deep customer experience skills and knowledge to accurately identify, address, and enhance the various grey areas in your customer value journey.
Failing to do this can lead to customer attrition and lost opportunities. A few key considerations can ensure your organisation is on the right track to deliver outstanding experiences.
In this deck, you'll learn the secrets to improving your organisation's customer experience.
You'll also learn:
• How you can measure Customer Experience
• What is means to manage your Customer Experience (CX) and the key components for effective implementation
• Tested strategies to elevate your Customer Experience
• And lastly, the difference between Customer Experience and Customer Service.
United Kingdom's Real Estate Mogul: Newman George Leech's Impact on the Swiss...Newman George Leech
Understand the profound impact Newman George Leech has had on the Swiss real estate sector, managing €500 million in assets, while operating from the United Kingdom.
How to Build a Great Student LinkedIn Profile (PDF)
1. Building a Great Student Profile
Showcase your experience and interests.
1. Craft an informative profile headline 6. Update your status weekly
Your profile headline gives people a short, memorable A great way to stay on other people’s radar screens and
way to understand who you are in a professional context. enhance your professional image is to update your
Think of the headline as the slogan for your professional status at least once a week. Tell people about events
brand, such as “Student, National University” or “Recent you’re attending, major projects you’ve completed,
honors grad seeking marketing position.” Check out the professional books you’re reading, or any other news
profiles of students and recent alums you admire for that you would tell someone at a networking reception or
ideas and inspiration. on a quick catch-up phone call.
2. Pick an appropriate photo 7. Show your connectedness with badges
LinkedIn is not Facebook. If you choose to post a Joining Groups and displaying the group badges on your
photograph — and we recommend that you do — select profile are perfect ways to fill out the professionalism of
a professional, high-quality headshot of you alone. That your profile and show your desire to connect to people
means no party photos, cartoon avatars, or cute pics of with whom you have something in common. Most
your puppy. students start by joining their university’s LinkedIn group
as well as the larger industry groups related to the career
3. Show off your education they want to pursue.
Include information about all institutions you’ve attended.
Include your major and minor if you have one, as well as 8. Collect diverse recommendations
highlights of your activities. It’s also appropriate to The most impressive LinkedIn profiles have at least one
include study abroad programs and summer institutes. recommendation associated with each position a person
Don’t be shy — your LinkedIn profile is an appropriate has held. Think about soliciting recommendations from
place to show off your strong GPA and any honors or professors, internship coordinators and colleagues,
awards you’ve won. employers, and professional mentors.
4. Develop a professional summary 9. Claim your unique LinkedIn URL
Your summary statement should resemble the first few To increase the professional results that appear when
paragraphs of your best-written cover letter — concise people type your name into a search engine, set your
and confident about your goals and qualifications. LinkedIn profile to “public” and claim a unique URL for
Include relevant internships, volunteer work, and extra- your profile.
curriculars. Present your summary statement in short
blocks of text or bullet points for easy reading. 10. Share your work
A final way to enhance your LinkedIn profile is to add
5. Fill “Specialties” with keywords examples of your writing, design work, or other
“Specialties” is the place to include key words and accomplishments by displaying URLs or adding LinkedIn
phrases that a recruiter or hiring manager might type into Applications. By including URLs, you can direct people
a search engine to find a person like you. The best place to your website, blog, or Twitter feed. Through
to find relevant keywords is in the job listings that appeal Applications, you can share a PowerPoint or store a
to you and the profiles of people who currently hold the downloadable version of your resume.
kinds of positions you want.