Post on 18-Oct-2014
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Tips on Developing YOUR Professional
Profile as a Graduate
Sue Beckingham | @suebecks | Sheffield Hallam University
Whilst developing your profile opt to make it private until you are ready to share it
#1Look at the
privacy settings and
options
Research has found that profiles are more trusted when they contain a photo
#2Include a
photo
Click on the 'Edit Profile' button to update any of the sections or the 'Improve your
profile' button for suggestions.
Proofread any changes you make for errors!
#3Complete
your whole profile
Think about the key search words employers would use if they were:
looking for people with skills in your field
looking for graduates, interns or students for work placements
#4Include relevant
keywords
Your headline will default to your current job title, but this can be edited
to add further information and keywords
#5Edit your headline
The default URL will also include random numbers and letters and appears underneath your photo. uk.linkedin.com/pub/your-name/1x/11x/111
Customise this to have your full name then add to:• your email signature• business cards• your bios on other social sites
#6Customise your public profile URL
Add relevant skills to your profile. Valued connections may then publically endorse
your skills and expertise
#7Add skills to your profile
You may give others a recommendation, but do also consider asking people you have worked with to
give you one too.
#8Ask for
recommendations
• Connect with current and previous work colleagues • Search by name, company, school, email contacts
or group members. Drill down using advanced people search.
• Develop relevant 2nd and 3rd degree connections
#9Make
connections
• Engage in discussion topics and answer questions in your specialism
• Develop new connections• Create your own group
#10Join relevant
Groups
Student internships and graduate job opportunities
http://www.linkedin.com/studentjobs
The LinkedIn Apply Button
https://developer.linkedin.com/apply
Companies can add this to their job page on the company website
Applicants are asked to submit a link to their LinkedIn profile
Make the most of YOUR profile!
http://press.linkedin.com/about
Sue BeckinghamEducational Developer with a research interest in the use of social media in education.
Blog: http://socialmedia4us.wordpress.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/suebeckingham