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:

1. Use a professional photo; profiles with photos get 14x more views.
2. Craft an informative profile headline, avoiding clichés.
3. Enhance your Summary section with a compelling narrative and keywords.
4. Detail your work history comprehensively, including volunteer experience.
5. Fill out additional profile sections relevant to your career stage.
6. Build a strong network, starting with classmates and expanding over time.
7. Personalize your LinkedIn URL to enhance your online visibility.
8. Showcase your work with visual examples and articles.
9. Include relevant keywords and seek endorsements and recommendations.
10. 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.