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LinkedIn Profile ChecklistYour headshotshould be clear,professional& approachable.Don't forget tosmile!
Headline Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Carleton University
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I am...You can use bullets to break up text & improve readabilityKeep in mind the first 3 lines are visible to viewers
Add photos, links,presentations, articles, awards& more to yoursections to makeyour profile standout.
Experience
Education
Describe whoyou are, whatyou do or whatyou want to doin the future.Use industry keywords and skills.
Customize your URL& add it to yourresume, emailsignature orbusiness card.
Name
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HEADLINESUMMARY
EXPERIENCEList 3+ previousand currentroles & describethem in detail.This can also includevolunteer work! Highlight your skills & accomplishments using the S-A-R format:
Situation + Action + Result
Think of this asyour "elevatorpitch." Usingfirst person,include a concisedescriptionof your skills,goals, motivationand achievements.
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ADD MEDIA EDUCATIONStarting withpost-secondary,list all youreducationalexperiences.
WRITING TIPUse a "Past,Present & Future"structure whenwriting yourSummarysection. Letpeople know howto reach you.
Organization20XX - Present 1 year 6 mos
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Position Title
Field
Carleton UniversityBachelor of [Degree], Major, Minor...Start year-End year
Activities and Societies:Awards:Courses:
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Skills & Endorsements
Recommendations
Interests
Accomplishments
LinkedIn Profile Checklist
SKILLS
Received (3) Given (2)
Showcase atleast 5 skills,includingtechnical, softand industry-specific skills.
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Skill 1
Skill 2
Skill 3
Endorsed by 15 of your colleagues at...
Your LinkedIn Profile is not thesame as yourresume, so getcreative! Showcaseyour personality, add media content,and mostimportantly,let your passionscome through.
When asking for arecommendationfrom a connection,send a personalizedmessage. Aim for 3+.
RECOMMENDATIONSAsk for positiverecommendationsfrom those whoknow your work.
INTERESTSFolloworganizations,disciplines, andnetworkinggroups ofinterest to getupdates oncurrent projectsand jobopportunities.
Having severalendorsements perskill sends a strongmessage torecruiters that youhave these skills.
GET ENDORSED
Ask for a recommendation
REMEMBER:
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Add your projects,courses, awards, certifications,languages, & morehere.
Honors & Awards Languages Courses
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