16-Point Checklist for your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn can be overwhelming. Whether you are job searching or starting a business, use this LinkedIn profile checklist to increase your opportunities.

Job LinkedIn profile
  • You have over 100 connections.

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  • You have a professional photo.

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  • Your profile has a keyword strategy in place. You have a unique LinkedIn Profile URL in place.

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  • You have a benefit-oriented headline that grabs attention.

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  • Your summary includes an overview of your skills, talents, and how you can add value to a company.

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  • Your summary includes previously quantified results at other companies, with numbers whenever possible.

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  • Your summary includes how you can be reached. You have one piece of media in your summary.

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  • You have two pieces of media such as relevant videos, images, presentations or articles quoting you in your experience section.

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  • Your experience includes results, numbers, and accomplishments (Challenge, Actions, and Results) in your experience section.

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  • You have at least three recommendations. You have been endorsed at least 15 times.

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  • You are a member of at least 25 groups.

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  • You post relevant articles and tips on your profile at least once per week.

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  • You follow at least five companies you are interested in.

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  • You message at least one person you know and at least one person you don't know on LinkedIn each week.

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  • Every month you introduce two new people in your network.

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  • Comment on a post in at least one group once per week.

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