This is a workshop I co-created for my McCombs Success Scholars mentees. My friend and fellow Peer Mentor, Emily Aguilar, and I created this LinkedIn Workshop to guide our mentees to creating a complete and professional LinkedIn profile.
3. DID YOU KNOW...
There are over 590 million users on
LinkedIn
About 45% of LinkedIn users are in
senior level positions
93% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find
their future employers
4. 8 MUST HAVES:
1. Full Name
2. Profile &
Header Photo
3. Headline
4. Summary
5. Work History
6. Education &
Other
7. Connections
8. Custom URL
5. THE HEADLINE & SUMMARY:
WHO you are
WHAT you do
WHY they should
connect with you
10. OTHER SECTIONS TO CONSIDER:
Volunteering
School Organizations
Honors, Awards, &
Certificates
11. TIPS FOR MOVING FORWARD:
Connect with friends, classmates,
coworkers, bosses, groups, etc.
Follow companies you like, influencers in
your field, etc.
Comment on and share articles and friends'
achievements
Publish updates, things you've learned,
interesting insights, etc.