Resume vs. LinkedIn Profile

How is LinkedIn different from your resume?

While LinkedIn can support your job search, your profile is not in place of a resume or a replication of your resume. Your LinkedIn profile can help you:

• Network with colleagues, potential customers, and potential employers.

• Create content to engage others in conversation and share information about your industry and products.

• Promote your industry, business and yourself.

• Yes, it can help you find a job.

It’s easy to feel like you don’t need to build up your LinkedIn profile but now is the time to get started. In fact, the best time to build your LinkedIn profile is before you’re looking for another job.

Quick Tips to Build Your LinkedIn Profile:

• Create an interesting headline. LinkedIn defaults to your current job.

• Write a summary that is interesting, insightful and leverages keywords.

• Add a profile photo that is current and professional.

• Add a banner image that grabs attention and sets you apart.

• Fill in jobs with descriptions, education, activities, certifications and more.