LinkedIn Resource Page

📷 Profile Photo

Having your profile photo will allow your profile to be viewed more likely. The photo should be one that is recent, professional, and represents who you are.

• This is your first impression before others look at your profile! Choose a photo that you want others to recognize you by as a professional

• Your appearance in the photo should be updated and similar to your everyday look, so people can easily recognize you

• To ensure better quality, ask someone to help take your photo. The ideal profile photo size is between 400 (w) x 400 (h) pixels and 7680 (w) x 4320 (h) pixels.

• Use an individual photo (not group photo), with your head filling about 60% of the frame. Avoid distracting background and use soft, natural lighting so the focus remains on you rather than other elements in the picture

• Wear appropriate clothing! Choose what you would wear to work

🗣️ Headline

A headline is a short professional statement located right under your profile photo. It allows others to quickly learn more about you.

• List your current field of study / faculty and school

  • Ex. Kinesiology Student at University of British Columbia

  • UBC BKin

  • Kinesiology + MM candidate at UBC

• If you are seeking jobs or currently hold a position, you can also include your skills in your headline

  • Ex. BKin Student at UBC | Student Trainer

  • Kinesiology Student at University of British Columbia | Certified Regional Badminton Coach

• Tip: use separators like “|” to organize multiple roles or skills

• Use keywords that recruiters search for (e.g., “Rehabilitation,” “Strength & Conditioning,” “Research Assistant”)

• Optionally, you could include career goals (e.g., “Aspiring Physiotherapist”)

• Note: a headline should not only list your job title, but rather what you do

Click onto the “pencil” button on your profile and scroll down to “Headline” to edit!

❓About Section

You can include a few brief sentences to summarize your years of experience, industry, or skills. People also talk about their achievements or previous job experiences.

Some inspirations of information to include:

• Talk about your education – Why did you choose UBC Kin? What did you learn in the program?

• Reveal your character – share your experiences

• Talk about what you do outside of school – work, volunteering, or hobbies

• Highlight your success – a takeaway from your experiences

• Explain your current role – what your position involves and the skills you have developed

• Summary should include searchable keywords related to your position

Click onto the “Add profile section” and under “Core”, choose “Add about”

❗Experience Section

You can include your previous job or volunteer experience in this section. Add your job title, organization, start and end dates, location, a short description, and the skills you developed.

Considerations:

• Include relevant experience in the field you want to pursue 

• Can include internships, volunteer, full-time/part-time jobs, labs, or practicums 

• Highlight transferable skills (leadership, teamwork, communication)

• Focus on accomplishments and impact, not just responsibilities

• Include measurable results when possible (e.g., numbers or improvements)

• Tip: use action verbs throughout (e.g., “Led,” “Assisted,” “Organized”)

Click onto the “Add profile section” and under “Core”, choose “Add experience”

🎓Education Section

You can include your previous and current education in this section. Add your school, degree, field of study, start and end dates, activities and societies, description, and skills learned.

Considerations:

• Include relevant education, applied learning, and alignment with your career goals

• List degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

• Highlight projects or practicum experiences

• Connect your education to your career goals and interests

• Avoid overusing buzzwords such as “leadership,” “expert,” or “motivated”

• Ensure your education section demonstrates relevance, applied skills, and clear career direction

Click onto the “Add profile section” and under “Core”, choose “Add education”

🧠Skills & Endorsements

Having your skills listed can make your profile easier to find through search filters. It also helps others understand your capabilities before networking with you!

Considerations:

• Include both technical skills (e.g., data analysis, lab skills) and soft skills (e.g., communication, teamwork)

• Prioritize in-demand and job-specific skills

• Choose skills that are relevant to your target role

• Ensure your skills reflect what employers are searching for

• Keep your skills current and updated as you gain new experience

Click onto the “Add profile section” and under “Core”, choose “Add skills.” Press the plus sign, choose a skill, and include the experiences where you learned or applied those skills