LinkedIn Profile ChecklistCompose a clear and concise header:

- Add a professional head shot. - Photo should only include yourself (no group pictures). - Dress should be interview attire.- Headline should be short and incorporate industry-specific terms.

Provide an information summary:

- Describe your background and areas of expertise. - Mention professional goals and ambitions for the future.

List your relevant experience:

- Include experiences that line up with your professional goals.- Provide brief descriptions with lots of keywords.- Focus on your accomplishments and positive outcomes.

This section is much shorter than your resume, do not copy & paste.

List your education:- All degrees earned and in progress should be listed from most recent in reverse order.- Do not list schools where a degree or certification was not completed.

Add your skills and expertise:

- Skills should be 1 to 3 words, keep them short and relevant.- Choose industry keywords that LinkedIn already recognizes.- Endorse your connections’ skills so that they are encouraged to endorse you.

Request recommendations from colleagues:

- These should be people that have worked with you professionally.- Review any recommendations to ensure they are approiprate and not repetitive.

Follow groups and companies:- Find professional organizations in your career field.- Follow potential employers to keep up with company culture and news.

Tip: LinkedIn works a lot like Google, so the more frequently you use industry-specific terms and

descriptions that match the career you are seeking, the higher you will appear in search results.