Create a Winning Student Profile

Topic 1:
Creating a Winning
Student Profile

With LinkedIn on your
side, that perfect role
could be closer than you
think.
Do you dream of finding
the perfect job or
internship?

Here at LinkedIn we believe it’s never too early
to start working towards your career ambitions.
That’s why we’ve put together a five piece tutorial – designed
to help students like you make the most of the fantastic
opportunities LinkedIn can help create – today!

At the end of each topic, there’s a handy
summary.
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Think of it as a CV that
never sleeps. You may
need to spend some
time initially, but, as the
old saying goes, the
more you put in, the
more you get out...
Welcome to Topic 1
where you’ll learn
the first steps to
creating an amazing
profile.

Step 1:
First impressions, yep,
you guessed it – they
really count!
Your profile picture,
professional headline and
summary are magnets that
attract people to your page.
Let’s make sure they’re
working for you....

First things first. The profile picture. Do you
really have to upload one? Absolutely!
x 14
Profiles with photos get 14 times more views
than those that don’t.

How many times have you
picked up a magazine or
book just because of the
eye-catching front cover?
Your picture speaks volumes
about you, so take time to find a
high quality photo that represents
the best version of you...

DO:
Chose a neutral
background
Dress to reflect the
atmosphere of the
profession you hope
to join
Smile!

DON’T:
Use photos that are
pixelated or blurry
Use photos that a prospective
employer might find
inappropriate
If in doubt, leave it out!

Once you’ve selected
your picture, stand out
from the crowd with a
killer headline.
It’s the first piece of
information that anyone
will read about you –
it needs to make an
impact.

As
your experience
and aspirations grow,
don’t be afraid to change
your headline – the beauty of
LinkedIn is that nothing is written
in stone…..

You can afford to be a bit
more creative with your
headline. Stand out by
adding some adjectives
before your job title.
Already have a job
but open to new
opportunities?

This alone can get you 7 times more
profile views!
Beyond your photo and headline,
completing your summary is key.
x 7

Think of your summary as
an elevator pitch where you
explain what makes you
unique.
Be concise and specific as you need
to grab people’s attention quickly and
keep them engaged!

You should also aim to include
keywords related to your strengths,
interests, and career goals.
That will maximize your search
potential.
Bring your intro to life
by adding a link such
as a YouTube video or
presentation.

Step 2:
Make sure you complete
all your educational
information
It’s one of the main ways
you’ll be found in searches
and it could improve your
profile views sevenfold!

Don’t forget to include
unpaid work, internships
and volunteer work.
Detailing your experience
also encourages
colleagues to endorse
you (but more about that
later!).
Step 3:
Fill out all your
experience. It’s what
makes you unique.

Be descriptive about your responsibilities in
each position. Include keywords to illustrate
your abilities and results.

Your talents and abilities help define who you are and, if someone is
looking for a particular skill, having it listed on your profile will help you
come higher up in the search results.
Got the skills to pay the bills?
Whether it’s another language, computer software or
industry specific knowledge – add those skills pronto!

Get this – a great skill section could improve your profile
views by 13 times!
Still not convinced?
x 13

You’ve already posted a photo, written
a killer headline and summary and now
you’ve listed the skills to boot. What next?
Tailoring your
LinkedIn profile
is an empowering
experience.

You can help set the
ball rolling by asking for
endorsements from the
right people and giving
endorsements to others.
In our next tutorial we’ll show
you how to build a network
of valuable connections.
Well, if you’ve taken
the steps above, you
should start attracting
endorsements from your
connections in no time.

And yep, it’s fine to do a
little cheer each time you
get one!

Recommendations are one
of the best ways to get you
from campus to career.
Think of them as the
references section on a
traditional C.V.

Recommendations are
highly valued.
But aim for quality not
quantity.
Two really meaningful
recommendations from
a tutor or manger, for
example, will do just the
trick.

Don’t be shy!
Nothing shows the quality
of your work like tangible
examples.
So include real life samples of
your writing, design work or
other rich media documents.
Simply upload the file or include
a weblink of something you’re
proud of – it could be your
dissertation or a project.

Remember,
LinkedIn is a digital
portfolio, so you keep
tailoring your profile as
your career progresses. Add
examples of your latest and
greatest work as they arise. Go
on! Show the world what you’re
about.

There you have it!
A guide on creating a winning LinkedIn
profile in 9 steps.

Upload a professional profile picture to get
up to 14x more views.
Your headline is the first thing people will
read about you.
Share your passions and interests in your
summary.
Adding your education will increase the
number opportunities that come your way.
Your experience is one of the primary things
prospective employers will want to see.
Listing your skills helps bolster your case for
why that job should be yours.
Nothing adds credibility like endorsements.
Recommendations confirm you can do what
you say you can.
Include examples of work/projects to
display what you’ve accomplished.
To recap:
Follow the tips above and watch the opportunities
come your way!

Create a Winning Student Profile

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