Build Your Resume
While it is easy to get distracted with the excitement of creating your LinkedIn account, it is essential to pause and create your resume first. By creating your resume first, it will be easier for the individual to know what to put on their LinkedIn profile.
Create Your Summary
On LinkedIn, there is a summary section, which is a professional version of an about me that one may find on a Facebook profile. The goal of this section on LinkedIn is to allow the individuals to sell themselves, show employers what they are capable of and give a few sentences about who they are. It is very similar to an elevator pitch.
Make Meaningful Connections
As tempting as it is to build your network as quickly as possible, it is crucial to reach out to individuals that you can create thoughtful connections with. For a student, they may want to start with connecting with professors and peers within their college. It is also important to connect with individuals from conferences and other professionals in the field that you have interacted with.
Listen to the 3 Tips for Building a LinkedIn episode on Shy Girl Meets Determination Podcast.
