Making a great student profile

What is the first thing the speaker recommends focusing on for your LinkedIn profile?

• Your headline

• Your photo

• Your summary

• Your experience

Which type of photo should you avoid using on LinkedIn?

• A photo with sunglasses on

• A photo where you are smiling

• A photo taken by a friend

• A photo with a plain background

What should your LinkedIn headline be compared to?

• A job description

• An elevator pitch

• A summary of your skills

• A list of your experiences

What is a good example of a LinkedIn summary for a student?

• I interned with a local venture capital firm.

• I am a senior at Berkeley starting to look for roles in the financial industry.

• I am a student looking for a job.

• I have taken lots of microeconomics coursework.

What should you include in the experience section of your LinkedIn profile?

• Part-time jobs and accomplishments

• Only paid jobs

• Only full-time jobs

• Only internships

Why is the volunteer section important on LinkedIn?

• It is not important

• It shows your social skills

• It shows your hobbies

• Employers pay close attention to volunteering work

What should you do if you don't have any recommendations on your LinkedIn profile?

• Ask your friends to write fake recommendations

• Delete your LinkedIn profile

• Panic and try to get some immediately

• Focus on your skills, experience, and summary sections

What should you wear in your LinkedIn profile photo?

• A casual t-shirt

• A nice shirt

• A fancy dress

• A hat