Checklist for LinkedIn Setup Completed
Learn more about LinkedIn in the Learning Center.
Read the New User Starter Guide.
Choose the email address to attach.
Choose your password.
Complete the Profile Worksheet.
Complete the LinkedIn sign up screen.
Confirm e-mail address.
Choose free or premium (pay) account.
Complete Your Profile
Import Resume
Current Information
Summary
Specialties
Work Information
Education
Groups and Associations
Honors and Awards
Contact Settings
Verify everything on Settings page.
Find and request initial contacts.
Search for groups you belong to.
Request recommendations.
Create a profile for your company (even if you are the only one).
Ongoing Maintenance - see Monthly and Weekly Checklists.
Choose how often you will search for new contacts.
Add to your calendar.
Choose how often you will work on Answers
Add to your calendar.
Choose how often you will request recommendations.
Add to your calendar.
Choose how often you will search for new groups.
Worksheet for LinkedIn Profile Information
Item Information Completed
Email address
Password
Company
Industry select from a set list
Job Title
Websites to Connect
Add Your Twitter
Public Profile URL
Summary
Specialties
Work Experience from resume
Education from resume
Groups and Associations
Honors and Awards
Applications to Add
Groups to Search and Join
Recommendations to Request