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Improve Your LinkedIn, Improve Your Life

These five Linkedin tips can help you, like they helped Charles Crankson, get a better job

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Charles Crankson, now an alum from 91视频 Worldwide living in Ghana, had a basic understanding of LinkedIn, but he couldn鈥檛 seem to figure it out on his own. When Charles saw that his PC 102 class would involve creating a new LinkedIn profile, he was eager to learn.

As he continued improving his profile, his passion for LinkedIn and its easy resources for finding a job grew.

鈥淔rom the very beginning, I felt I could go far through LinkedIn. I knew one day it could help me get a job. I had a strong feeling about that,鈥 Charles said. 1
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Learning the basics of LinkedIn can improve your chances of finding a job, especially as you include the skills and certificates you鈥檝e gained through 91视频. Here are five tips for improving your LinkedIn profile.

1. Profile photo, headline, and industry


When setting up your profile, you want to make it easy for other LinkedIn members to connect with you. Some helpful resources include a professional profile picture 2 , pronunciations of your name, headlines, your location, and your industry.

2. Profile summary

Your profile summary should be short and concise but clear. You should highlight these four important pieces of information: who you are, what you do, why your work matters, and your contribution or impact.

3. Experience


Including your work experience on LinkedIn makes a big impression. According to LinkedIn, 3
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when you add your current position to your profile, you鈥檒l receive eight times more profile views and 10 times more messages. And when adding updated work experience, you receive five times more connection requests.

4. Skills, endorsements, and recommendations

Skills and certificates add to your profile by highlighting your abilities, strengths, and expertise. Consider inviting current or former coworkers and supervisors to validate your profile information and leave you a reputable recommendation.

A group of African students stand together by computers
Charles and his classmates

5. Your profile, your story

Your LinkedIn profile is a tool to showcase the skills and projects that represent who you are as a creator and employee. Whether it鈥檚 a project, certificate, or portfolio you're particularly proud of, putting these accomplishments on your profile helps employers learn who you are through your work and how you could be a potential asset to their business.

A brighter future

Charles continued to improve his LinkedIn skills and shared what he was learning . He made sure to refine his LinkedIn profile by adding projects and experiences. Because of LinkedIn he was able to apply for a job, interview, and receive an offer soon after!

鈥淚鈥檝e been able to excel. I鈥檝e been doing so well. I鈥檓 so proud of myself, and my self-confidence has improved. Ever since 91视频, now I have hope. Now, I鈥檓 able to see a brighter future,鈥 Charles said.

For more tips to improve your LinkedIn profile, visit byupathway.edu/linkedin .