Build Your Profile

This is your chance to share your professional story. As a student, it's okay if you don’t have a ton of work experience yet. Just focus on what you’ve achieved so far.

• Include your current skills and projects that reflect your interests.

• Add a photo that makes you feel confident. Don’t worry if it’s not professionally taken.

Share That You’re Open To Work

If you’re looking for an internship or your first job, add “Open to Work” to your profile.

• Set your preferences for the type of opportunities you’re looking for, including internships, remote, hybrid, or full time roles.

• Include your goals for your next step in your profile headline.

Explore Potential Opportunities

Learn more about roles you’re
interested in.

• Discover what opportunities are out there by looking at job descriptions and company pages.

• See the career paths others took to get to your desired job by checking out their LinkedIn profiles.

Start Applying

Use job search filters to narrow in on the right opportunities.

• Set job alerts to get notified when roles that interest you open up.

• Add Open To Work to your profile to become 40% more likely to receive recruiter messages.

Connect To The Right People

Start building your network by adding fellow alumni, classmates, family, and friends.

• Reach out for helpful advice, references for roles, and guidance for your next steps.

• Message new connections to introduce yourself and share why you want to connect.

Find People Who Inspire You

Have questions about your career? Use your LinkedIn newsfeed to tap into a wealth of knowledge that helps you get ahead.

• Follow people working in industries and roles that interest you.

• Curate your newsfeed with insightful content, polls, articles, and more.