Go through the list step-by-step and check each box once it’s done

1. Pick a profile photo

• [ ] Choose a professional and recent profile picture

  → showcase your personality

  → use a bright background to catch more attention

  → choose one and stick with it, don’t change it often

  Use Profile Picture Maker to turn any photo into a catchy profile picture.

  Free Profile Picture Maker - Create an awesome profile pic from any photo

2. Add a cover photo

• [ ] Create a personalized cover photo.

  Use the page below to get inspiration for your cover photo.

  10+ best cover photo templates

3. Build your headline

• [ ] Write a catchy headline for your LinkedIn profile.

Use the page below to write a catchy headline.

Build your LinkedIn headline [+ 22 headline examples]

4. Make your profile feel personal and human

• [ ] Personalize your LinkedIn URL

  There are many ways to personalize your URL.

  Here are 2 common ways:

  • linkedin.com/in/surname-name
  • linkedin.com/in/surname-name-role

  Examples:

  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanairimia/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/-g-/
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon--brossard/

• [ ] Make sure all contact information as email, phone number, birthdate, location are correct and real. (Except if you’re a robot — we never know 😅)

5. Write your about section

Hook

• [ ] You can write up to 2 lines before “see more”
• [ ] Make it catchy so you spark people’s interest to read your info