LinkedIn Resources

Build Your Profile. Grow Your Network.

LinkedIn can help you showcase your experiences, explore career paths, connect with professionals and alumni, and discover opportunities. Whether you are creating your first profile or looking for ways to use LinkedIn more effectively, explore the videos and downloadable guides below.

Some videos are hosted on LinkedIn Learning and may require sign-in or institutional access. Use the resources that fit your goals and revisit them as your experience grows.

Student Guide to LinkedIn

Get started with the essentials: create a profile, describe your experiences, and make it easier for others to find you.

LinkedIn for Students: Overview  |  Watch Video

LinkedIn Fundamentals  |  Watch Video

Personalize Your Headline  |  Watch Video

Add an About Section  |  Watch Video

Configure Your Public Profile  |  Watch Video

Customize Your Profile URL  |  Watch Video

Building a Student Profile  |  Download PDF

Profile Checklist: College Students  |  Download PDF

Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn

Once your profile is in place, use LinkedIn to connect with people, explore alumni career paths and strengthen your job search.

Networking on LinkedIn  |  Download PDF

Networking Brainstorming Sheet  |  Download PDF

The Student Job Hunting Handbook Chapter 1  | Download PDF

The Student Job Hunting Handbook Chapter 2  | Download PDF

The Student Job Hunting Handbook Chapter 3  | Download PDF

Using the Alumni Tool to Explore Career Paths  | Watch Video