LinkedIn Checklist:

• [ ] Change Background: Use ****Canva.com - make sure you have a background with the correct dimensions (avoid blurry or poorly cut backgrounds).
• [ ] Change Photo: Make sure to have a photo that is friendly, shows formal or business casual attire, and has a blurred or neutral background.
• [ ] Update Headline: Include ****years of experience or seniority (Manager), profession and industry. Remove anything that isn’t providing valuable information. Avoid repetitive text.
• [ ] Banner: Add open-to-work banner (if you can).
• [ ] About Section: Populate with a short summary, your industry expertise, 4-5 career accomplishments (related to the role you are applying for), list of tools/tech stack.
• [ ] Job Title: Adjust your Job Titles (if needed) in your Work Experiences section.
• [ ] Job Description: Add 1-2 sentences about each role you’ve held (before responsibilities).
• [ ] Job Responsibilities: Add 4-6 data-driven and specific bullet points (no fluff!). Don’t forget the bullets! Avoid paragraphs.
• [ ] Recommendations: Send 4-6 requests (see our free template here).
• [ ] Expand Network: Send 40-50 recruiters connect requests (from your top companies list).