First Impressions
Name one thing you should put in your headline.
Any of the following: School, Major, Current Job, Keywords from desired job descriptions
What should everyone add to their "Featured" section?
Resume
What organization can everyone here add to their LinkedIn?
First-Gen Honors!!
What is it called when you add someone on LinkedIn?
Connection
True or False: People can see your comments on other's posts from your LinkedIn profile page.
True! Don't comment anything crazy!!
What two aspects make your profile more personable?
Headshot & Background Photo
What featurr can you add to your "About" section to share your abilities with recruiters?
Top Skills
Name three things you could add to your "Education" section.
Three of the following: School, Major, Minor, Courses, Activities
True or False: LinkedIn uses your profile information to suggest job opportunities.
True!
What analytic shows who has looked at your LinkedIn page and how recently they looked at it?
"Profile Views"
Describe the purpose of a headline.
Provide a snapshot of who are you and what your goals are.
Describe the purpose of the "About" section.
Share your aspirations and any other information that is not explicitly stated through your job experiences.
Describe the purpose of the "Education" section.
Provide information about your area of study and related academic details.
Which tab can you use to manage who you have added on LinkedIn?
"My Network"
What analytics shows your visibility in LinkedIn search results?
"Search Appearences"
How can you make a picture of yourself look more "professional" to use as a headshot?
Remove the background on Canva (or another graphic design platform).
Why should you fill out your "Experience" section even if your resume is on LinkedIn?
It allows you to provide more details than in a resume.
Describe the purpose of recommendations.
Display how you excel at work through testimonials from coworkers/managers/peers/etc.
True or False: You shouldn't add recruiters you don't know on LinkedIn.
False! You might not personally know them, but you can add a short note to your connection to show your interest in the company they work at.
What LinkedIn feature can you use to build your professional skillset?
"LinkedIn Learning"
What can you add to your profile to show your are job searching?
#OpenToWork Banner
What is located in the same area as other "Main Details" profile sections that is important to consistently maintain?
Hint: It's something a lot of people dread doing on LinkedIn!
Activity: Your LinkedIn Posts
Name another LinkedIn section we didn't explicitly talked about during the presentation.
Any of the following: Licenses & Certifications, Skills, Interests, Causes, Activity, Projects, Courses, Volunteer Experience, Publications, Patents, Honors & Awards, Test Scores, Languages
How can job descriptions help you improve your own LinkedIn profile?
You can add keywords from job descriptions to your LinkedIn profile.
True or False: You can message anyone on LinkedIn at any time to build your network.
False! LinkedIn uses a freemium model that limits you to messages with connections or short notes when connecting, so make sure to take advantage of those connection notes!