Set Up Your LinkedIn Profile in Under 10 Minutes | Step-by-Step Guide
Are you new to LinkedIn and not sure where to start?
In this quick video, we’ll show you how to set up your LinkedIn profile from scratch in under 10 minutes.
We’ll walk you through three main sections of your profile:
1️⃣ Top section – your photo, banner, and headline
2️⃣ Middle section – your About summary and featured links
3️⃣ Bottom section – your experience, projects, and skills
By the end of this video, you’ll have a complete and professional-looking LinkedIn profile ready to share.
🎯 What you’ll learn:
How to pick the right photo and headline
What to write in your About section
How to organize your experience and skills
Bonus tips to make your profile stand out
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We’ll cover next: how to make your LinkedIn profile work for you — including how AI can help you write better posts and connect with the right people.
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00:00 – Intro
Are you new to LinkedIn? Here’s how to set up your profile in less than 10 minutes!
00:20 – Step 1: Get Started
Go to LinkedIn.com, create your account, and open your profile edit page.
00:35 – How We’ll Do It
We’ll split your profile into three parts — top, middle, and bottom.
00:47 – Section 1: Top of the Profile
Photo, headline, and banner — the first things people notice.
01:02 – Your Profile Photo
Upload a clear, professional-looking image that represents you.
01:18 – Writing Your Headline
Learn two easy formulas to write a headline that stands out.
01:59 – Profile Banner Tips
Use tools like Canva to design a background image that reflects your personal brand.
02:21 – Section 1 Recap
Your top section is complete — time to move to the next one.
02:31 – Section 2: The Middle Section
This includes your About summary and featured links or media.
02:46 – Writing the About Section
Answer three questions: What do you do? What’s your biggest achievement? What’s your passion?
03:19 – Add a Call to Action
End your About section with an invitation to connect or collaborate.
03:34 – Add Media or Links
Showcase your certifications, projects, or other work samples.
03:55 – Avoid Uploading Your Resume
Your LinkedIn profile is your online resume.
04:05 – Section 3: The Bottom Section
Covers experience, projects, and skills.
04:29 – Add Experience
Use a consistent format for each role and highlight achievements.
04:54 – Add Projects
Show the projects you’ve contributed to that demonstrate your skills.
05:11 – Add Skills
List at least 10 key skills — focus on your top five.
05:36 – Bonus Tip
Add volunteer work to show character and connect with others.
05:49 – Wrap Up
Your profile is ready in under 10 minutes!
05:54 – Next Episode Preview
We’ll go deeper into AI tips for improving your LinkedIn profile.
06:04 – Final Message
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