Let’s talk about LinkedIn.
Ahh, LinkedIn. As recruiters, your coaches have spent a lot of time on LinkedIn, and most of us have very strong opinions about the platform.
Love it or hate it, for nearly all professional career paths, this platform is essential for your job search and career. LinkedIn serves as your online resume, networking platform, and personal brand all in one. Employers use LinkedIn constantly: to search for candidates, to check professionalism, verify experiences, and see what you’re interested in. Even after you land a job, people will use LinkedIn to gain insight as to who exactly sent them that email. It has a lot of uses!
Your goal here is simple: make your profile show who you are and what you want. We’ll help you update the key sections so recruiters and alumni can find you — and actually want to talk to you.
Recruiters spend only a few seconds on each profile, so having a clean layout, concise headings, and strong bullet points ensures your skills and experience stand out immediately.
The good news is - you have already done the hard part by updating your resume! Now it's time to put that new resume into LinkedIn -- the right way. In the following lessons, we will provide a step-by-step guide to putting together a professional LinkedIn page. Keep in mind, the model LinkedIn template we provide isn’t just for aesthetics; it is designed to make your profile clear, professional, and easy for recruiters to scan.