LinkedIn - Texas A&M Career Center

Why LinkedIn?

As a college student, LinkedIn is an indispensable resource to connect with professionals, discover job opportunities, and build a professional network in your desired field. With 95% of recruiters using LinkedIn to find potential candidates, it is crucial to establish a presence on this platform.

Enhance your skills using LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an exceptional opportunity for Texas A&M students to develop their skills and enhance their professional profiles. This resource offers free video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. Pursuing these courses and adding certificates to your profile demonstrates your commitment to professional development, making you more attractive to potential employers.

LINKEDIN LEARNING

Creating a professional LinkedIn profile

Creating a professional LinkedIn profile is key to making a positive impression on potential employers. Ensure that your profile includes a high-quality profile picture, an informative summary, detailed education, work experience, skills, and any relevant projects or coursework. A complete profile is 40 times more likely to be viewed.

Watch the following short video on LinkedIn learning to build a rocking LinkedIn profile!

LINKEDIN PROFILE QUICK TIPS

Profile Best Practices

Personalize your LinkedIn URL for your profile
Make your LinkedIn profile your master resume and optimize it for search hits
Use a background image that represents your career goals or personality
Aim to fill ¼ to ½ of the circle with a professional and approachable headshot for your profile picture
Use a descriptive title with relevant keywords for potential recruiters
Begin your About section with an aspirational statement to capture attention and engage the reader
Use relevant keywords in the rest of the section to highlight your skills, experience, and accomplishments
Use the most descriptive job titles possible in the Experience section and include relevant keywords for search engine optimization
List all of your work experience, including internships and volunteer work
Include both hard and soft skills in the Skills section and do some research to find the most in-demand skills in your industry
Follow nearly all companies in your industry to stay informed about industry trends and potential job openings
Join LinkedIn groups in your field to network with other professionals, stay up-to-date on industry news, and access valuable job postings
Remember that recruiters are often members of these groups too, so make sure to make a positive impression

Joining LinkedIn groups for networking and job opportunities

Joining LinkedIn groups is an excellent way to network with other professionals in your field, discover job opportunities, and stay up-to-date on industry trends. You can search for groups directly or find groups that other professionals in your desired field have joined.

Utilizing the Texas A&M Alumni page on LinkedIn

As a Texas A&M student, you have access to a powerful resource on LinkedIn - the Texas A&M Alumni Page with 400,000+ Aggies.

This page allows you to research potential career paths, identify employers who have hired Texas A&M students, see top skills of former students, learn about top companies hiring for your major, and understand employment locations. Take advantage of this resource to develop your career goals and make meaningful connections.

TEXAS A&M ALUMNI PAGE

Building your personal brand on LinkedIn

Building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn helps to stand out from the crowd and attract potential employers. Begin by engaging with content that is relevant to your field of interest, such as articles, posts, and videos. Show your appreciation by liking, commenting, and sharing the content with your network. Once you feel more comfortable, you can start sharing your own professional achievements, projects, and experiences. By sharing your own content, you can demonstrate your expertise and passion for your field, and attract like-minded professionals to your network.

Need help with LinkedIn?

Attend one of our LinkedIn workshops to unlock LinkedIn's hidden power. You can also meet with our career advisors during drop-ins to get help with your LinkedIn profile.

WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

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