LinkedIn Basics
This part of your LinkedIn profile should use a clear, well lit headshot, not a group photo or selfie.
What is the Profile Photo?
This is the first thing most people see when they visit your profile.
What is your profile photo?
When sending a connection request, you should always include this.
What is a Personalized Note?
Before connecting with a recruiter, you should do this first.
What is Review Their Profile?
This is the minimum number of connections required to display “500+ connections” on your profile.
What is 501?
This section should include action verbs and quantifiable achievements.
What is the "Experience" section
These short, informational conversations with professionals help you learn about a career path.
What are Informational Interviews?
This type of comment is strongly discouraged and can hurt your professional reputation.
What is a Negative or Rude Comment?
This section allows you to showcase awards, certifications, and volunteer work.
What is the "Accomplishments" or "Additional Information" section?
This type of headline is more effective than simply listing your job title.
What is a value-driven or branded headline?
This strategy involves connecting with alumni from your school or major.
What is the Alumni Networking Tool?
Posting too frequently can overwhelm your audience, which is known as this.
What is Overposting?
This feature lets you signal to recruiters that you're open to new opportunities.
What is "Open to Work"?
This is the ideal length (in characters) for a compelling LinkedIn headline.
What is 220 characters?
This improves your credibility and shows others that your skills are backed by real people.
What are Skill Endorsements?
When requesting to connect after meeting someone at an event, you should send the request within this time frame.
What is 24 to 48 Hours?
Profiles with this many or more skills tend to get more profile views.
What are 5 or more skills?
This strategy involves engaging with others’ posts to increase your visibility.
What is commenting or interacting with content?
LinkedIn can serve as more than a resume, it represents your online professional brand.
What is your Professional Brand or Online Presence?
This term describes when someone engages only to gain likes or followers without providing real value.
What is Engagement Farming?