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LinkedIn Profile ChecklistCompose a clear and concise header:
- Add a professional head shot. - Photo should only include yourself (no group pictures). - Dress should be interview attire.- Headline should be short and incorporate industry-specific terms.
Provide an information summary:
- Describe your background and areas of expertise. - Mention professional goals and ambitions for the future.
List your relevant experience:
- Include experiences that line up with your professional goals.- Provide brief descriptions with lots of keywords.- Focus on your accomplishments and positive outcomes.
This section is much shorter than your resume, do not copy & paste.
List your education:- All degrees earned and in progress should be listed from most recent in reverse order.- Do not list schools where a degree or certification was not completed.
Add your skills and expertise:
- Skills should be 1 to 3 words, keep them short and relevant.- Choose industry keywords that LinkedIn already recognizes.- Endorse your connections’ skills so that they are encouraged to endorse you.
Request recommendations from colleagues:
- These should be people that have worked with you professionally.- Review any recommendations to ensure they are approiprate and not repetitive.
Follow groups and companies:- Find professional organizations in your career field.- Follow potential employers to keep up with company culture and news.
Tip: LinkedIn works a lot like Google, so the more frequently you use industry-specific terms and
descriptions that match the career you are seeking, the higher you will appear in search results.