Module 1: Career Readiness - LinkedIn
Overview
Module 1 focuses on creating a professional LinkedIn profile that highlights your technical skills and attracts recruiters. A well-crafted LinkedIn profile is essential for your job search and professional networking.
Core Competencies
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Create a professional LinkedIn profile
- Optimize your profile for recruiters
- Highlight your technical skills and projects
- Network effectively on LinkedIn
Build Your LinkedIn Profile
Key Components of a Strong LinkedIn Profile
- Professional headshot
- Compelling headline
- Detailed summary
- Work experience
- Education
- Skills and endorsements
- Projects and portfolio
Check for Understanding
Module 1 Quiz
Complete the quiz to verify your understanding of LinkedIn profile building.
Practice Activities
LinkedIn Profile Building Exercise
Follow these steps to build your LinkedIn profile:
- Create a LinkedIn account if you haven't already
- Add a professional headshot
- Write a compelling headline
- Complete your summary section
- Add your education and work experience
- List your technical skills
- Add your projects
- Get endorsements from connections