*Prior to your LinkedIn Profile Optimization Appointment, you need to create your LinkedIn profile using the checklist below and upload your most recent resume to Handshake.*
Checklist for students to develop their profile:
- Set up basic information like name, pronouns, location, and current title/student status
- Upload a profile picture or set up an appointment for a professional photo
- Craft your about section to describe your professional background and aspirations
- Experience – upload your resume or list all of the jobs you’ve held with brief descriptions of each role
- Education – Add all of the schools or colleges you’ve received degrees from
- Add at least five items to the Skills section
- Make connections! Search for current connections/friends on LinkedIn as well as the SCA staff
- Register for your FREE LinkedIn Learning account through WSU Wichita.edu/LIL
- Download the mobile app
- Customize your LinkedIn URL to share on your resume, email signature, and business cards.