Need to update your LinkedIn profile for a career change? Just need to spruce it up and get it current? Where do you start? We have all the steps outlined for you.

1. HowtoUpdateYour
LinkedIn Profile
Currently seeking employment or
just want a spruce up?
We can help.

2. StreamlineyourURL
On your profile page on the upper right hand side,
there's a sentence that says:
"Edit public profile and URL"
Click on the pencil icon next to that.
Remove the numbers behind your name and save.
If the URL is already taken, add a middle initial in between
your first and last name.
See? Much prettier.

3. UpdateYourPrivacysettings
On the same page as your URL update, there's a spot to
make your profile public. Turn it on. Then scroll down and
set the basic setting to public, as well. All the other items
should be on "show."
Don't worry. You can change this back after
you get a new career path!

4. How'syourprofilepic?
Your profile pic should be up to date and look how you
currently look. No ZZ Top tank tops or old glamour shots.
No one wants to see that.
Your photo should be professional looking headshot.
And try to smile!

5. What'sYourjobtitle?
Update your background photo for something
that helps youstand out and is reflective of
your job or your personality.
Or both.
Are you a runner? Knitter? Snow mobiler? Is that a word?
Your background photo can reflect this.
Make sure it's high quality and more horizontal than
vertical.
Trust us.

6. TheABoutSection
This is your chance to shine. This should
reflect your personality and tell not just about your job
experience, but about your life.
What do you like to do? Do you want to move? Do you like
jobs where you travel? Do you have kids? What are your
passions in life?
Give people a glimpse of your personality.

7. Experienceitall
This section is where you need to detail your job duties and
responsibilities, elaborate on any special projects you were
a part of, and use stats, if applicable.
"Saved the company money" is wrong.
"Saved the company $1.2 million by streamlining shipping
procedures" is correct.

8. getskilled
Scroll through the list of skills and identify those
that are relevant to you.
More is not necessarily better.
Take the quiz for your skills if there is one –
you get a little “verified” checkmark when you pass.
Those with verified skills are around
30% more likely to be hired.

9. getrecommendations
These are personal testimonials written to illustrate
the experience of working with you.
You can request a recommendation from anyone in
your network. Go to "Ask for a recommendation" on
your profile OR go to the "Add Profile Section" button
under your cover photo. Click "Additional Information"
and you can request a recommendation from there.

10. LIstAccomplishmentsHave you helped to write an eBook or a White Paper?
Written a post on your company’s blog?
Honors/Awards? Organizations?
Anything like that should be added to your profile.
Don't be modest! This is the place to brag on yourself!

11. You'reupdated!
If you have been recently displaced and would
like us to review your profile after these updates
have been made, send a message to
Jennifer Adair or an email to jen@oriongl.com.