Setting up your LinkedIn profile as a university student | The Daily Star

LinkedIn is a professional social media platform and a valuable tool for building your personal brand. Many people begin this process after graduating from university. However, because it takes time to establish a strong presence, it’s wise to start working on your LinkedIn profile early in your university journey. With that in mind, here are some practical tips to help you create a strong LinkedIn profile as a university student. Think of an interesting headline Your LinkedIn headline appears right under your name at the top of your profile. In up to 220 characters, you can describe what you do, where you study, or your professional interests. This short description also appears next to your name in search results, so it should catch the reader’s attention. As a student, a good headline might be “Studying Computer Engineering at XYZ University” or “XYZ University Bachelor of Computer Engineering ’27,” with “27” showing your graduation year. You can make it stronger by adding your interests or career goals, such as “XYZ University Bachelor of Computer Engineering ’27 | Data Science Enthusiast.” Although the headline limit is 220 characters, try to keep it under 90 characters so it’s fully visible in search results.
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