LinkedIn and Resume Building 

Important sections

• Headline
• summary
• Projects
• Experience
• Skills & Endorsements
• Education
• Groups
• Following
• Recommended

Make sure none of these sections are empty

Improve Your Profile

Manage Your Groups

Groups show your interests in topics that are important to you and your career.  Choose wisely and drop ones that don't do anything for you.

NOTE: Follow DevEngage

Update Your Current Responsibilities

Make sure your current position is up-to-date with your title, location, and responsibilities. After all, that’s one of the first things people look at on your profile.

NOTE: Add portfolio pieces to show your work.

Filter Through Your Skills and Endorsements

Some skills and endorsements just shouldn’t make the cut. Think of this as your time to guard the gate.

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, or any other universally known programs usually shouldn’t make it, at least not at the top of your list.

Ask for a Recommendation

If you’re interviewing, you’re bound to get to that point in the process where you’ve made it past a couple rounds: Would you mind sending over some references? LinkedIn’s recommendations are the perfect shortcut for this because you’ll already know who thinks you’re talented, and which of your skills they value the most. 

Tip:  Don’t forget to offer to write one in return.

Choose a good Photo

Depending on wich career you are in, you should choose a photo that shows the best side of you in that career.  Software Engineers, typically, don't need to dress up to fancy.  Business casual usually works pretty well.  

Follow the Right People

Believe it or not, LinkedIn goes way beyond your personal network. It allows you to keep up with people in your industry as well as successful people who inspire you. By following key leaders and influencers, your newsfeed will fill up with advice that’s relevant to you.

Write the right headline

• Use crap @$$ buzz words like wizard or best

• Use up all 120 characters with fluff

• Use bro; poor word choice and craptastic grammar will have companies pass by without a 2nd thought

Don't

Do

• Mention your best skills

• Mention skills that are trending

• Most Important | to least

• Explain your core expertise

• Use words trending in the industry

SHARE YOUR VALUES IN YOUR “SUMMARY”

The summary on your LinkedIn profile is gold. This is your space to differentiate yourself, paint the picture of who you are in the world, and describe the legacy you are creating.

Here’s a different example, from ReWork

“My life’s purpose is to build greater educational and economic opportunity for all. Growing up in Appalachia, it motivates everything I do. That’s why I began my career in public service and it’s why I now help social enterprises reach their potential. Though each has its own “What” challenges; we all share the same “Who” challenges.