10 LinkedIn Tips for Students & New Grads
Your online presence on LinkedIn matters to employers, grad schools, colleagues, and potential connections. It's a hub with numerous job and internship opportunities, used by over 90% of companies for recruitment.
Without a LinkedIn presence, you're missing out in the professional world.
Here are 10 essential tips for students and recent grads on LinkedIn:
- Use a professional photo; profiles with photos get 14x more views.
- Craft an informative profile headline, avoiding clichés.
- Enhance your Summary section with a compelling narrative and keywords.
- Detail your work history comprehensively, including volunteer experience.
- Fill out additional profile sections relevant to your career stage.
- Build a strong network, starting with classmates and expanding over time.
- Personalize your LinkedIn URL to enhance your online visibility.
- Showcase your work with visual examples and articles.
- Include relevant keywords and seek endorsements and recommendations.
- Engage with valuable content and join industry-specific Groups.
Invest in your future success by following these steps, and consider taking an online course for additional insights. Good luck!
This article was originally written by Omar Garriott; Executive Director, Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology. you can read the full article here.