Sync Your Resume to LinkedIn

WEEK 1DAY 3TASK 4

Sync Your Resume to LinkedIn

Many recruiters view LinkedIn profiles instead of or in addition to resumes. Having your LinkedIn experience match your resume ensures consistency and professionalism. Inconsistencies between your resume and LinkedIn profile raise red flags for hiring managers.

ESTIMATED TIMEβ€” min+10 progress points
WHY THIS MATTERS

Many recruiters view LinkedIn profiles instead of or in addition to resumes. Having your LinkedIn experience match your resume ensures consistency and professionalism. Inconsistencies between your resume and LinkedIn profile raise red flags for hiring managers.

ACTION PLAN

Complete these steps

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Step 1

€” Compare your resume and LinkedIn side by side Open both. Go through each role and check that job titles, company names, dates, and descriptions match.

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Step 2

€” Update any discrepancies Fix any roles where the information doesn't match. Pay special attention to dates β€” month and year should be consistent in both places.

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Step 3

€” Add missing roles or achievements If your resume has achievements that LinkedIn doesn't mention add them to the relevant role on LinkedIn.

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Step 4

€” Add media if relevant LinkedIn lets you add links, documents, images, and videos to each role. If you have portfolio pieces, case studies, presentations, or published work add them here.

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