LinkedIn Revamp Checklist - Get Noticed. Get Hired.

🖼️ Profile Photo & Banner

• Clear, friendly headshot (no sunglasses, cropped group photos, or      pets).
• Background photo that reflects your industry, personal brand, or      interests.

🧾 Headline

• More than just your job title! Include your value + career goal.

Example: “Marketing Grad | Storyteller | Building Brands with Strategy & Soul”

💬 About Section (Summary)

• Written in first person – feels authentic and confident.
• Explains who you are, what you’re great at, and what you’re looking      for.
• Includes a call to action (e.g., “Let’s connect!” or “Reach out if      you’re hiring for X”).

💼 Experience

• Job titles and companies listed clearly.
• Descriptions use action verbs + results (quantify when possible).
• Includes internships, part-time jobs, or relevant volunteer work.

🎓 Education & Certifications

• Degrees listed with accurate dates.
• Relevant coursework, honors, or leadership roles added.
• Certifications or online courses (LinkedIn Learning, Google, etc.)      included.

⭐ Skills & Endorsements

• Top 3 skills reflect the roles you want (e.g., “Data Analysis,”      “Project Management”).
• At least 10 total skills listed.
• Request endorsements from peers, classmates, coworkers.

📝 Recommendations

• Ask for at least 2 recommendations (professors, past managers,      mentors).
• Offer to trade recommendations with someone you’ve worked with.

📢 Activity & Engagement

• Like, comment on, or share relevant posts weekly.
• Follow companies, influencers, and hashtags in your field.
• Post your own insights, wins, or updates once a month (or more!).

🚀 Bonus:

• Custom LinkedIn URL (e.g., linkedin.com/in/yourname)
• Resume and/or portfolio link in “Featured” section
• Open to Work enabled (if actively job searching)

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5 Career Mistakes Grads Make and how to avoid them

1. Using Same Résumé 

- Tailor your résumé to match keywords in the job posting.

2. Focusing Only on Their Major or what they did

Your degree is important—but employers care more about skills and mindset.

Highlight transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

3. Ignoring LinkedIn: Many grads either don’t use it or treat it like a second résumé.

- show your personality, and growth

- connect with people in your field.

4. Waiting for the “Perfect” Job

Some grads freeze, thinking they must find their dream job right out of school.

- Start somewhere. The first job is a launchpad, not a life sentence.

5. Not Asking for Help

They don’t know how to network, or they’re afraid to reach out.

👉 Solution: Ask mentors, professors, alumni—or a career coach. You don’t have to do this alone.