Not everyone has a LinkedIn account. While it’s not mandatory nor required to possess a LinkedIn account to land a good job, it can serve as a great resource.

Many professionals and employers will search Google and various social media platforms to learn more about you. The first platform they’ll search is LinkedIn, as it’s professional platform to connect professionals for sales, promotion, and recruiting purposes. We encourage students and job seekers to a) have a LinkedIn profile, and b) making it look sharp.

Yesterday’s workshop provided discussion about the primary elements of a LinkedIn profile. The tips and remarks were target to those who have yet to create an account, as well anyone who could give their profiles fresh updates.

Below is a recording of the discussion highlighting the eight primary elements of a LinkedIn profile.