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The Quick Thirty-Minute LinkedIn Setup
Whether you’re setting up your LinkedIn account for the first time or polishing your profile as part of a renewed effort to leverage LinkedIn, here’s how to get up and running in thirty minutes.
1. Create Your LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile sets the stage not only for your entire LinkedIn experience but, increasingly, for your career trajectory. A LinkedIn profile is today’s résumé, but unlike a résumé, you can’t simply ignore it for a while and then dust it off for an update the next time you’re job hunting.
Your profile should be equal parts descriptive and aspirational: you need to clearly convey your professional history and accomplishments, but your bio summary, job descriptions, and overall ...
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