INTRODUCTION
In this tutorial we will go over the basics to signing up with LinkedIn and creating a
professional profile. LinkedIn is used by many to stay informed about their
contacts & industry, find the people & knowledge they need to achieve their
goals, and to control their professional identity.
Lets start by navigating to www.linkedin.com and filling out the signup form.
Click the “Join Now”
button next.
STEP 1: CREATING YOUR PROFILE
Next, LinkedIn will ask you to start creating your professional profile.
Fill out the required fields.
Next, click the “Create my
profile” button.
STEP 2: CONTINUING SETUP
There are 7 setup steps to complete, just fill out all of the required fields, and hit next
as required.
After that you will have another 7 steps to complete, fill them out clicking “next” after
each field or “skip” to ignore a question.
STEP 3: OH WAIT, THAT’S IT
You have now created a LinkedIn profile! Anyone on the web who searches your name
will be able to see you, and your current/past job positions. You can also search
for others you may know on LinkedIn and click “Connect” beside their name to
add them as one of your business connections. Don’t forget that LinkedIn also
has job postings- make sure to check them out!