Making a Profile
These are the essential aspects of a LinkedIn profile.
headshots, banner photo, summary, and headline.
________ is a way to update your connections on new developments in your professional life
Posting
_______ your skills allows your most important attributes to be visible when viewing a profile
Prioritizing
True or False: Keep every aspect of your personal life up to date in your LinkedIn profile and posts
FALSE --- You should keep your LinkedIn profile largely professional and try to shy away from putting very personal details on your profile
The ________ section allows you to search for career opportunities that interest you and apply early
Job
_________ is where you list experiences, goals, and accomplishments, both professional and academic.
Summary
A ______ ______ is necessary when connecting with someone you're unfamiliar with.
Welcome message
What degree of connections can endorse your skills on LinkedIn?
1st
True or False: Endorsements and recommendations are the same thing.
FALSE
Update your _______ section to receive news and career opportunities from companies you're interested in
Interests
These are the key elements of a good profile picture
-Picture quality
- Professional attire
- SMILE
-Nice looking background
-Lighting
_______ ________ allow you to interact with people in the same industry/organizations or similar interests as you
LinkedIn Groups
________ _________ increases the likelihood of receiving an endorsement
Giving endorsements
True or False: When inquiring about an informational interview, polite and to-the-point messages are most likely to get a response
True
Update this section to notify recruiters on the status of your job search
"Where Are You In Your Search?"
Using a ______ ________ conveys an interest of yours to anyone that views your profile.
Banner picture
________ ________ allows you to search someone's connections by industry, title, and company
People filters
What type of skills should you showcase on your LinkedIn profile
Technical & soft skills
True or False: Everyone is connected with each other on LinkedIn
False
_______ _______ allows you access to seeing more profiles when you search, access to premium search filters, ability to view expanded profiles on LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
LinkedIn Premium
________ allows your 2nd degree connections to view your name and increase the chances of a new connection and/or view of your profile.
Reacting to a post/update
Describe how the degree system for connections work
LinkedIn defines connections by degree, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 1st degree are actual connections of yours. 2nd degree are not connections of yours but someone you're directly connected to is connected to them. 3rd degree are people on LinkedIn who only have connections in your 2nd degree network.
____ ______ increases the likelihood of being discovered for career opportunities related to your given skills
Receiving endorsements
True or False: You should only connect with people in your industry.
FALSE
_________ ________ offers video courses taught by experts in industry about software, creative, & business skills.
LinkedIn Learning