Description

Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out, seeking to advance, or making a career change. Instructor Lauren Jolda—head of the "Rock Your Profile" team at LinkedIn—offers tips on tailoring each section, starting with the key insight that a LinkedIn profile is unique and shouldn’t be approached exactly like a resume. Lauren covers ways to add media to a profile, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments and aspirations, and specific examples of profile phrases and language that can help inspire your personal story.

Learning objectives

• Profile photo best practices
• Creating a custom LinkedIn headline
• Updating your industry
• Introducing yourself in the summary section
• Adding work experience
• Adding skills
• Getting endorsements
• Requesting recommendations