14 Fine-Tuning Your Professional Profile on LinkedIn

A screenshot shows the profile page of Michael Miller on LinkedIn.

In this chapter, you learn how to create an effective profile for professional networking on the LinkedIn social network.

➔ Signing Up and Logging In

➔ Creating an Effective Profile

LinkedIn is different from Facebook and most other social media, in that it has a distinct focus on business. Businesses use LinkedIn to find potential employees; job hunters use LinkedIn to look for potential employers; and business professionals use LinkedIn to keep in touch with others in their professions.

Even if you’re not currently in the job market, LinkedIn is a great way to network with other people ...

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