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

Course lessons

5 lessons · module quiz

01What your profile is for and who can see itLesson
02Photo, headline and profile URLLesson
03About, experience and educationLesson
04Skills, recommendations, Open to Work and job search toolsLesson
05Messaging, safety and a final profile checkLesson
06QUIZLinkedIn Profile Basics: final quizQuiz