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Sams Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes
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Sams Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes

by Patrice-Anne Rutledge
August 2009
Beginner content levelBeginner
224 pages
5h
English
Sams
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Lesson 2. Creating Your Profile

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to create a LinkedIn profile that generates results.

Viewing a LinkedIn Profile

Profiles form the foundation of LinkedIn. Your profile is your LinkedIn calling card, providing a quick snapshot of your professional background and experience.

Figure 2.1 illustrates a sample LinkedIn profile.

Figure 2.1. A solid profile generates positive results on LinkedIn.

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A profile can include the following:

• A summary of your professional experience and specialties

• Your photo

• Your current status with comments from your network

• A list of the positions you’ve held and ...

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