starting a linkedin proflie

LinkedIn: Creating Your Professional Profile

By Amy SchulzFeather River College

aschulz@frc.edu

LinkedIn Overview

Powerful Tool What is LinkedIn? Professional Profile Building your online

presence while in college

LinkedIn

Professional Social Networking

93% of Recruiters used LinkedIn to fill position

Be more relevant before you graduate

Start/Edit Your Profile

Please use a permanent email address because you should be using this LinkedIn profile for years to come

Follow the steps to get started.

Do not invite people to your network until you have a complete profile

Skip the search your email list option for now

Tips as you Go:

Goal 1:Upload a professional headshot photo of yourself

Goals for your Profile

Goal 2: Complete the “Education” section

Goals for your Profile

Goal 3: Update your “Experience” to include all relevant work experiences, transferable skills, volunteer experiences

Goals for your Profile

Goal 4: Link to your twitter page, your website, or your blog but only if it is a professional representation of yourself.

Goals for your Profile

Goals for your Profile

Goal 5:Write a meaningful summary that adequately describes your skills and abilities, your strengths and accomplishments, and future goals.

Next Steps After Profile

Join Groups Connect with your

network Give endorsements Ask for

recommendation Study other profiles

Best of luck developing your LinkedIn profile!