LinkedIn Profile Checklist

IS ALL REQUIRED CONTENT INCLUDED?

YES NO

Appropriate headshot (professional attire, non-distracting background)

Interesting headline, i.e., NOT “Student at Bentley University”

Engaging summary (3-6 sentences highlighting achievements and goals)

Experience (all past and present experience with bulleted descriptions)

Education (Bentley University, Study Abroad University, Degree, Field of study, Dates attended, and Activities and Societies)

Skills (include both hard and soft; endorse as appropriate)

Groups and Companies of Interest (join groups and follow companies relevant to career interests)

IS ALL APPLICABLE OPTIONAL CONTENT INCLUDED?

YES NO

Volunteer Experience (all past and present volunteer experience with bulleted descriptions)

Licenses & Certifications (include any relevant credentials)

Accomplishments (Publications, Courses, Projects, Honors & Awards, Test Scores, Languages, Organizations and more

Additional Information (ask a former manager or colleague for a recommendation!)

REVIEW

YES NO

Is the LinkedIn profile completely free from spelling, punctuation, abbreviations, and grammatical errors?

Have you reviewed the “Profile Strength” indicator to help you identify areas of your profile for improvement?

Have you met with your Career Coach for a final review?

LET RECRUITERS KNOW YOU’RE AVAILABLE!

Go to your LinkedIn dashboard. Click on ‘ME’ > View Profile. Just below your picture and headline, you’ll see ‘Show recruiters you’re open to work’. Click ‘Get started’ to add or update your job preference fields: What job titles are you considering?, Where would you like your next job to be located?, What types of jobs are you open to? Next, you can ‘Choose who sees you’re open’ and select between ‘recruiters only’ or ‘all LinkedIn members’.