Santa Clara University

 To see an example, check out this typical student profile.

• Craft an informative profile headline, the slogan for your professional brand.
• Display a professional photo (head shot).
• Show off your education by including your major, minor, GPA, honors and awards, study abroad program and activities (Categories under education can be added by clicking on “Add sections”).
• Develop a professional summary statement that includes your goals and key accomplishment. Short blocks of text or bullet points are great.
• Populate your “Skills & Expertise” section with keywords that a recruiter might type into a search engine to find someone like you.
• Show your connectedness by joining groups and displaying LinkedIn group badges on your profile.
• Collect recommendations from supervisors and faculty or staff who have worked with you closely.
• Customize your LinkedIn URL and include this link in your email signature and on your hard copy resume.
• Share your work by adding examples of your writing, design work, or other accomplishments by displaying URLs or adding LinkedIn Applications.

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