Getting Started With Linkedin English
Getting Started With Linkedin English
Getting Started With Linkedin English
Guide to Creating
Your LinkedIn
Account
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A Step-By-Step Guide to
Creating Your LinkedIn
Account
Step 1
Step-by-Step
Guide
Add Connections
Add
Your photo
Summary about yourself
Education details
Work experience
Skills
Recommendations
Step 12
Photo Tips
View your profile
Wear professional clothing as
Click on the camera
if you were going on a job
interview.
Profiles with a photo get 21x Use a simple background or
more views and 36x more outdoor scene for your
messages. picture.
You do not need an
expensive camera, but good
lighting is important.
Do not use pictures with
Click here to add a frame around your other people, with
picture that says you are Open to Work. inappropriate clothing, or in
your cap and gown, etc.
Step 13
Add Content to Your
Profile
Your Headline
Be creative and unique
Where you are now
Where you want to be
Your specialization
Headline keywords are used by Use keywords
recruiters to find job candidates Do not use your current job
title or just ‘Student’ as a
headline
Another example:
Create a unique headline 2022 business school graduate
that will captivate recruiters looking for financial analyst
opportunities.
and hiring managers.
Step 14
About You
Your Profile
Summary
If you are interested in learning more about my skills and how I can
help your company, please send me a LinkedIn message or email me
at name@domain.com.
Step 15
Add Content to
Your Profile
This should be “off”.
Your Education
Field of Study:
Business and Finance
Examples
records.
Through my internship, I have strengthened my ability to use and understand bookkeeping software, effectively
communicate with colleagues and key stakeholders, and handle sensitive and confidential information.
My duties included providing assistance to the office manager by reviewing and processing mentor/mentee
applications, making website updates, and helping to create marketing campaigns.
My focus is to coordinate with staff members to ensure the best service for our guests.
Awarded the Employee-of-the-Month award twice for excellent team building and customer service skills.
Step 17
Skills are a primary search criteria
Adding Skills to for job recruiters
Your Profile
Use keywords found on job descriptions
Add 30 – 50 skills
To endorse someone, go to
their profile and scroll down
to “Skills”.
Step 19
Add Content to Your
Profile
Other Important
Facts about You
Other Important
Facts about You
Let People
Contact You
Before:
www.linkedin.com/in/gmistudent-
885600
After:
www.linkedin.com/in/gmistudent
Step 25
Change How
People See
Your Profile
Continued
Market Yourself
with a Banner
Banner Recommendations
Banners add a personal aspect to your profile
Identifies you as someone who Be creative but remember this is a business environment
goes beyond just meeting the Examples: your city or your business interests
requirements. Pictures must have the correct dimensions
“Crop” pictures to get the right shape
Left side is for your headshot
Banner Examples #1 Choose 1 of these 16 examples for your
profile banner.
Banner 1 Banner 4
Banner 2 Banner 5
Banner 3 Banner 6
Banner Examples #2
Banner 7 Banner 10
Banner 8 Banner 11
Banner 9 Banner 12
Banner Examples #3
Banner 13 Banner 16
Banner 14
Where to get additional free banners
linkedinbackground.com
freelinkedinbackgrounds.com
Banner 15
Additional Resources and References
‘10 LinkedIn Profile Summaries We Love (And How to Boost Your Own’ – Kate Reilly with LinkedIn Talent Blog
https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/blog/linkedin-best-practices/2016/7-linkedin-profile-summaries-that-we-love-and-how-to-boost-your-
own
‘What to Include in Your LinkedIn Experience Section’ – Stacey Lane with Stacey Lane Career Coach and Consultant
http://www.staceylane.net/what-to-include-in-your-linkedin-experience-section/
’10 LinkedIn Profile Tips for College Students – Sandra Long with Workology
https://workology.com/linkedin-profile-for-college-students-2014/
‘The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Students’ – Ransom Patterson with College Info Geek
https://collegeinfogeek.com/linkedin-summary-examples-for-students/
‘4 Ways to Find Job Opportunities on LinkedIn’ – Arnie Fertig with Job Hunt
https://www.job-hunt.org/linkedin-job-search/finding-job-opportunities-linkedin.shtml
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