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LinkedIn Profile Basics for Job Seekers

A free, self-paced course on building a clear LinkedIn profile and using it safely in a job search. Five short lessons and a quiz, with a certificate of completion.

60minutes
5lessons
1final quiz
Freecertificate of completion

What you’ll be able to do

  • Set public profile, photo, connection and profile-viewing privacy before you add detail
  • Write a headline that uses the words recruiters search for
  • Claim a custom profile URL and check your profile as a stranger sees it
  • Write an About section in four short parts and turn job duties into evidence bullets
  • Choose an Open to Work visibility setting that suits your situation
  • Recognize the warning signs of a fraudulent job offer and know what never to share

Curriculum

01

Course lessons

5 lessons · module quiz
  1. 01What your profile is for and who can see itLesson
  2. 02Photo, headline and profile URLLesson
  3. 03About, experience and educationLesson
  4. 04Skills, recommendations, Open to Work and job search toolsLesson
  5. 05Messaging, safety and a final profile checkLesson
  6. 06QUIZLinkedIn Profile Basics: final quizQuiz