Top 5 LinkedIn Profile Tips!

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In this video, I share my top 5 tips for creating an amazing LinkedIn profile! These profile tips range from how to have a professional looking profile photo and LinkedIn background banner (using free tools) to how best to complement your resume with your LinkedIn profile.
I also show you how I optimize my LinkedIn account: what to put in the “About” summary section, what to write in your experiences section, and how to get your own LinkedIn custom URL. Nowadays, having a professional, relevant, and searchable LinkedIn profile is more important than ever.
Instead of staying high level (aka vague), I dive into my own LinkedIn profile and show examples of other great profiles and walk you through step by step on how to create a similar look and feel, while highlighting your own character and professional experiences.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:35 Tip 1 - Use free online tools to create an amazing profile picture
05:27 Tip 2 - LinkedIn Summary should complement your resume
07:00 Tip 3 - Showcase real work in the “Featured” section
08:03 Tip 4 - Expand on key achievements in “Experiences” section
09:30 Tip 5 - Get a custom LinkedIn URL
10:00 Ending
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[@JeffSu]

Sign up for a Free Canva account here: 🎨 Canva - partner.canva.com/jeffsu TIMESTAMPS 00:58 Tip 1 - Use free online tools to create an amazing profile picture 05:50 Tip 2 - LinkedIn Summary should complement your resume 07:23 Tip 3 - Showcase real work in the “Featured” section 08:26 Tip 4 - Expand on key achievements in “Experiences” section 09:53 Tip 5 - Get a custom LinkedIn URL

[@jakelee6811]

Should our profile picture match the background? Same color?

[@JeffSu]

Matching but not the same color! For example light tones across the two would be good, or if you really wanna get creative you can "extend" your profile picture into the background but might not look good on mobile!

[@AustinDesigner]

I have been following your other great videos and saved this to be watched later. Curious for your opinions about my profile before taking your advise from this video. 🍙

[@JeffSu]

@@AustinDesigner Hi Felix! Sure, let me search you up on LinkedIn and DM you directly :)

[@cartercalarco8351]

Hey Jeff, I’d love for you to give some feedback on my LinkedIn!

[@anasabubacker3652]

You know what ? The background you selected went premium now… That’s the reach of the content! Congrats Dude👏

[@JeffSu]

I just released a new LinkedIn profile video, the background is still free!

[@YourBFFMegan]

LinkedIn is my FAVORITE platform for landing clients! Great video.

[@JeffSu]

Thanks Megan! Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@suongnguyen526]

Loved every single second in this video Jeff! - your energy, your demonstration, and of course the pro tips... This is by far the best Linkedin video for me!

[@JeffSu]

Thank you so much Suong! Thanks for the kind comment 😁

[@slimfast18]

You give the best advice for those looking to "upgrade" their careers or even change careers completely, like I am doing. Thank you so much for your amazing content!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Tatia, thank you so much!

[@abdulnasirali4221]

Hey Jeff! Thanks for the tips. I liked the importance of putting up quantifiable business impact and its alternatives!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Abdul! Yes it's extremely important!

[@Tulku]

This was very helpful for getting my LinkedIn profile started, thank you!

[@JeffSu]

That's great to hear, thanks Bodidiva!

[@muLaamaine1]

That first type is such a Gem 💎 and you’re definitely the person I’ve seen thus far to actually SHOW how to make a profile and background image. It was so simple to do but it made a HUGE DIFFERENCE!! Keep educating the public, it’s truly appreciated!!

[@JeffSu]

This is the kind of comment I LOVE to hear Jermaine, thank you 😁

[@ZohaibKhan-eq8fk]

@@JeffSu yes man you are the only one keep it up

[@yeerehneh]

you are really changing my life. I saw your notion videos a few weeks ago and they were a life changer, and now that i'm applying to summer internships I came across your resume, cover letter, and linkedin videos. you are sooooooo helpful and to the point. subscribed and i hope the best of luck and blessing to you!!!! i'll come back if i land a summer internship cuz u deserve all the credit :))

[@JeffSu]

Wooohoooo I'm glad to hear it!!! Best of luck my friend 😁

[@achieving.excellence]

Great tips Jeff - I agree that the 'about section' should complement not repeat what is on your resume. Very useful tips.

[@JeffSu]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful :)

[@yarynaalex3895]

Jeff, you make the process more clear and easy! Many thank. Love!

[@JeffSu]

Happy to hear it Yaryna 😁

[@jonspell88]

Thank you, these are great tips. I love how you just throw together a designed photo almost effortlessly. I'm going to spend hours on it! =)

[@JeffSu]

It means you're gonna have an amazing profile pic!! Let me know how it turns out 👌👌

[@natalie9884]

Right like man I have troubles editing and Instagram photo LOL

[@alaaziem2219]

This video deserves millions of likes, You've just saved me weeks of researching and browsing.

[@JeffSu]

Hahaha well I'll settle for just 1 one like from you for now 😉

[@SitWithCay]

Great tips here! One way I like to personalize my LinkedIn profile is to customize/design my own background image. I include things that people may not generally see in my actual profile.

[@JeffSu]

Yes! 100% agree, that's why canvas is such a powerful tool!

[@johncliffalvarez6513]

The world cloud generator tip is absolutely helpful! Thanks, Jeff!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it my friend!

[@azaleakamellia]

Thanks so much for this Jeff! I am enjoying the fact that most of the tips are comprehensive and no more than 10 minutes. 😁

[@JeffSu]

Thank you for letting me know Azalea!! 😁

[@FitnessBaji]

I’m so glad I saw your video today. I actually went in and updated my LinkedIn account. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and learning a lot more from you. 👊

[@JeffSu]

That's great Sadaf! I hope you like your updated LinkedIn Profile (even) more now!

[@yolandamnyengeza8167]

Super helpful info. I literally took into consideration every tip given and can already see the difference on the outlook of my profile.

[@JeffSu]

Happy to hear that Yolanda! Hope it works well for you 😁😁

[@MarkWhiteartist]

your videos are visually so calming to watch.

[@JeffSu]

Thanks Mark! Hope not so calm that's making you fall asleep :)

[@ivylee1997]

This is extremely useful for me, Jeff! As I'm going to apply for my internship soon. Thanks for this amazing content!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Ivy, best of luck!!

[@Elclaapo]

Finally a practical and useful video. Thanks a lot Jeff :)

[@JeffSu]

Hi Claudio, thank you! Glad you found this useful 😁

[@financetips]

I just updated my profile yesterday and was doubtful. Great to see I am on the right track! Awesome video. You earned a subscriber!

[@JeffSu]

Woohooo thank you Asad! Glad you found these tips helpful 😁

[@charlestorresalmanza5698]

Thank you Jeff. Will follow your advices to update my LinkedIn profile.

[@JeffSu]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any specific questions or want me to give it a quick peek 😊

[@stealthcat73]

This video was so helpful, thank you Jeff. My LinkedIn profile is still a work in progress but I've changed my profile pic and background using the tips in this video. It's already looking more professional. Canva is a great tool. Thanks again, Jeff.

[@JeffSu]

That's awesome to hear Jacintha, glad you found value from this!

[@EnglishSquared]

I really appreciated your actionable tips. I especially appreciated your international point of view. I work with different countries every day, and, too often, videos don't include this perspective. Keep up the great work (-;

[@COESSI52]

Jeff, you have given me the best advice to touch up my LinkedIn profile! Thank you so much!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Anthony!

[@AuthenticSugar]

All of your content is so good man! Thank you for being a great source

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome Dumebi!

[@wallerz]

This is amazing, thank you so much for taking the time to do this!

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome Steven! Anything for my viewers 😁

[@hazimkusterbeck5363]

Hi Jeff! These are amazing tips that I’m going to jump right on now to make my LinkedIn profile looks sweeter ✊🏽

[@JeffSu]

Awesome to hear Hazim, let me know how it goes :)

[@melaniesulse9679]

Hi Jeff, your videos helped me greatly with setting up my LinkedIn profile! I appreciate all your content! Thank you!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Mel! Hope you like the new profile!

[@rebeccac4751]

This was fantastic!! Thank you Jeff 😃

[@JeffSu]

You're welcome Rebecca, hope you have an upgraded LinkedIn profile soon 😉

[@ramavatarjadon4292]

I am really grateful that I saw your video today! Thanks jeff , amazing tips!✨

[@JeffSu]

I'm grateful you came across my video as well! 😁

[@daminisharma6716]

Great video Jeff! I am gonna use these tips to get better at it. Thank you!

[@JeffSu]

Awesome to hear Damini!! Let me know how it goes~

[@chengqian2828]

Thanks Jeff, this video is amazing and helpful and I'm updating my Linkedin profile now.

[@JeffSu]

Thanks awesome Qian! Let me know how it looks afterwards!

[@alanfan1123]

Amazing content and great tips for creating a profile picture and banner! Thanks for sharing!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it!!! You're very welcome Hsuan :)

[@humansolutions]

Great video! I'm going to add it as a resource for my students as they update their LinkedIn profiles. Thank you!

[@JeffSu]

Hi Lisa Brown Jordan, thank you for letting me know. I hope they find value from this content!

[@isaleefenley]

Excellent tips! I had no idea about any of this or how easy it was to create a banging headshot. Thank you, Jeff! Liked and subscribed :)

[@JeffSu]

Awesome to hear!! Thank you :)

[@MkcLaura]

Love your video. Very illustrative. Optimizing your LinkedIn profile increases your rank in the algorithm and helps you appear in better search results on LinkedIn and even Google. Love LinkedIn and enjoy educating people on how to use LinkedIn for their service based business.

[@JeffSu]

Yes! Couldn't agree more!

[@keliwolland6586]

Thank you Jeff for the great tips. I don't understand any of them but I will muddle through. One of my strengths is my ability to figure things out. I am still quite new to the information super-highway. I'm very glad I stumbled across your videos.

[@JeffSu]

That's great to hear Keli! Best of luck!!!!!!

[@Emir_edits-06]

Love the editing suggestions. I always struggle to describe my experience concisely, this will force me to tighten up my summary.

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it!

[@Sam-jt7qi]

This is very helpful. I'm glad I found your channel. Thank you! 😊

[@JeffSu]

I'm glad you found it too Yanny! Welcome!

[@Ultraroyal13]

Thanks Jeff.... Love your voice... So soothing

[@JeffSu]

Hope you're not watching it to fall asleep :P

[@subrahmanyapraneshkr8521]

One of the Best and Much needed Video. Thank you so much Jeff 😃

[@JeffSu]

No problem 😁

[@naturallynae2378]

I setup my profile as I watched this video.. thanks for all the tips and tricks!!!!

[@JeffSu]

That's great! Glad you found value from this video!

[@ShanCade1]

Thanks Jeff that was simple, practical and informative

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Shan!

[@michaelclarke2176]

I like your content coming from a broadcast background myself, thanks for all your free videos.

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Michael! You're very welcome :)

[@leandro_80]

Great content, thank you! I have a strong LinkedIn profile, but I see now there's so much to improve. Really useful

[@JeffSu]

Mine's definitely not perfect either! 😁

[@MohamedAli-tl5mj]

Liked and subscribed, you earned my respect. Thank you very much !

[@JeffSu]

Thank you Mohamed!! Really appreciate the comment and support 😊

[@galliachocholobe3878]

Thanks i followed every steps you mention in the video to make my LinkedIn looks more professional

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Gallia! 😁

[@jfpdc888]

Such Awesome tips!!! Will definitely make changes to my LinkedIN profile thanks to your helpful video!! All The Best!!!

[@JeffSu]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!!

[@nikhilpathak8211]

Wow man that was valuable. I have experienced how little things can make a huge difference. I was searching for these kind of stuff. Thank you. Love from India 🤗

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Nikhil! Thanks so much!

[@norhudahordonez7624]

This is truelly helpful. I've been watching your videos.

[@JeffSu]

Thank you 😁

[@llily760]

also that i love u reply to every of ur follower!!! it means u spend so much efforts on us!!!! thats rly touching!!! i hope u can become better and better for everything!!(u r already rly good!!!)

[@JeffSu]

My viewers are #1 duh! 😁😁

[@parthtrivedi8909]

Hey Jeff!, thank for this amazing content and tips for making connection these one have been really effective for me and hope to see more amazing content like this, thank you, Cheers!

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome Parth! I'll try my best to keep it up 😁

[@onmywayout]

Thank you for the first tip, works great!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Chad 😁

[@tochukwuchukwure9527]

Thank you so much for the insights

[@TheDaviddai]

Hi Jeff - amazing content all around. Are you planning on doing another Q&A session when you hit 2K? “WE” are all looking forward to it!

[@JeffSu]

I don't know David, I think I need proof that "WE" are all looking forward to it

[@IvanaMankir]

He about to hit 50k now🤯

[@TheDaviddai]

@@IvanaMankir I know!!! DAMN! blowin up!

[@open_ckt]

@@IvanaMankir 100k now!

[@muraghio]

Thank Jeff for the tips. It is a great starting point to improve my LinkedIn profile. I’ll start working on.

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it! Let me know how it goes 😁

[@_bats_]

First few minutes of the first video of yours I was watching seemed a little too corporate/generic but there are so many useful tips in these videos. I'm coming from years in an industry abroad where LinkedIn is not a thing and it's all about archaic job posting sites and networking, so getting my LinkedIn and resume back up to snuff for an American job market has been daunting.

[@JeffSu]

Well I hope these videos are helpful to you!

[@HashtagDiljit]

Great video. Made some changes to my own Linkedin after watching this.

[@JeffSu]

Awesome, how do you feel it turned out?

[@cookiepie01]

I love this video- thanks Jeff! Really helpful :)

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome 😁

[@srms15]

Thank you so much for this advice. Just creating my first LinkedIn account

[@JeffSu]

Good luck!! 😁

[@alishasadaphal6445]

Love the video. Would definitely implement these tips on my LinkedIn Profile. Thanks Jeff!!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Alisha! Let me know how it goes :)

[@mhk6056]

Hi there Jeff. Just wanted to thank you for your tips and tricks. I have shared this information with folks around me and you are getting more thumbs up than my two hands can count... Great !

[@JeffSu]

Wow, thank you for being an advocate for this video my friend. I really appreciate it 😁

[@natalie9884]

What are your thoughts on this: I have a short three minute video about myself from my previous job. It goes into my past life as an athlete and how that correlates into the workplace now, basically. How do I weave that into a message to connect type of thing… I feel like I need some thing to stand out and not get lost in the mix… Especially with these huge huge tech companies where I live.

[@JeffSu]

A video intro will definitely help you stand out! But to be honest 3 minutes might be a little long, something 30 seconds - 1 minute might be better at keeping your audiences' attention :)

[@teenacarroll3665]

Can we see the link so we can give feedback

[@natalie9884]

PS I love your use of the word “holistic” in this context

[@JeffSu]

Thanks Natalie!

[@BrandonSugiura]

I am looking into something stable and I ran into your resume vid and I am learning a lot. Loving the content and it's helping me alot.

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Brandon, best of luck!

[@BrandonSugiura]

thanks!

[@TimothyBrandenburg]

Jeff, how do you do it man? I went from not knowing you a few hours ago, to understand your productive tips ( that are really useful btw ), can relate to your humor and subscribed to your channel. hahaha really well done and looking forward to your next videos. :)

[@JeffSu]

It's thanks to awesome and supportive viewers like yourself Tim!! Glad you find these videos useful + relatable!! 😁😁

[@natalieagain]

So helpful! Thank you for this :)

[@JeffSu]

You're very very welcome Natalie! I hope you enjoy your new LinkedIn profile after the makeover!

[@Ed_Jones2]

Another solid video, you are truly helping enhance my career. Excited to share with others.

[@JeffSu]

Thank you Edward! Let me know what your friends/colleagues think 😁

[@jennifertang1704]

Thank you Jeff! I look forward to applying these tips to my LinkedIn profile.

[@JeffSu]

Let me know how it turns out! Would love to see the LinkedIn banner background you pick 😛

[@jennifertang1704]

@@JeffSu I like the one you picked out of all the options haha

[@JeffSu]

@@jennifertang1704 So.... You're saying great minds think alike? 😁

[@jesd.5745]

I needed this; hopefully I can manage the editing with your instruction (I’m sure I can). Thank you!

[@JeffSu]

I'm sure you can and will Jes! 😁

[@carloscristobal7676]

Thanks Jeff! I'm designing my LinkedIn for my Internship. Big help man!

[@JeffSu]

Awesome Carlos, best of luck!!

[@paulastevens4017]

Thank you for the information. I have a lot of work to do. Profile picture & everything. Many thanks!

[@JeffSu]

Let me know how it goes Paula 😁

[@pushapt]

Glad I found your page. This is so valuable.

[@JeffSu]

I'm glad you found me too 😁

[@mariagabriela_bia]

Thank you so much so these lessons! They meant a lot for me. I used my creativity and my LinkedIn now is amazing!

[@JeffSu]

Woohoooo congrats!!!

[@mizzy9215]

New subscriber here bc of this super useful, succinct, awesome video and your energy. Thank you!!!!

[@JeffSu]

Thank you Mizzy! Glad you found the content helpful 😁

[@leadup.renatto]

Great practical tips - thanks Jeff!

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome Renatto 😁

[@iebelech6656]

Thank you Jeff. This content is really helpful.

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it my friend! You're very welcome 😁

[@mevolve]

I really appreciate your content and helpful suggestions!! I got a good laugh at the end with the Tinder j/k joke! Keep producing man :) You're awesome!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear you stayed till the end 😂! Thank you!

[@AerielFerguson]

Ur so right when you say alot of ppl twll u make it look professional but dont actually tell u how to do it

[@JeffSu]

I know right?? :)

[@DaveyBooBoo]

you are a gift from the heavens. much love bro

[@JeffSu]

Thank you my friend 😁

[@lunamorris2091]

A decent enlightening post that you have shared and appreciate your work for sharing the data. I value your endeavors and all the best. Praise your work and continue sharing your data.

[@JeffSu]

Thanks Luna :)

[@jonathancawil9846]

Great tips Jeff! Really helpful ❤️☺️

[@JeffSu]

You're welcome Jonathan!

[@TheSusy22]

Thank you for so much good information. You have helped me tremendously!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Susana 😁

[@yupeaeyupeae]

Great tips thanks Jeff!

[@JeffSu]

Thank you so much Hilal!

[@unquestionable8023]

Nice tips for Linkedin! Thanks for sharing.

[@JeffSu]

Thank you! Appreciate the support :)

[@sulimlitaev1059]

Just discoverd your channel and subbed. Amazing video, do more of these 👌

[@JeffSu]

Thank you so much Sulim! And welcome to the community 😁, let me know how you find my other LinkedIn videos as well 😁

[@pree8399]

Awesome, i did some major changes in my linkedin Profile.... Thanks a lot. :)

[@JeffSu]

That's what I love to hear!! You're very welcome 😁

[@kavy1289]

Thanks a bunch for this idea! After adding background to my LinkedIn profile, it looks more attractive 🤩 ♥

[@JeffSu]

Awesome Kavy!!

[@ayishamudra]

Great content - really useful. Thanks!

[@JeffSu]

Thank you Ayishamudra! Glad you found it helpful 😁

[@olajumokepreciousoze-igieh2821]

Thanks Jeff,you got a new subcriber

[@James-wu7jx]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@JeffSu]

Very happy to hear that, you're welcome James!

[@piotrsznajderuk]

Thanks for the tips!

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome!

[@jordansmith9038]

Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it Jordan, you're very welcome 😁😁

[@digitalagencyprodigitaly6459]

Thanks a lot! these are great tips. A good LinkedIn profile get you a good job. Today LinkedIn have replaced CVs.

[@JeffSu]

Thanks!! Glad you found it helpful :). Which tip are you thinking of adopting?

[@anissathomas1083]

Thank you for your video. Its was so practical and easy points to apply.

[@JeffSu]

Of course Anissa! Your time is very valuable 😁

[@ayushpatel445]

thank you sir for your kind information, it was very helpful!!!

[@JeffSu]

No problem 😁

[@sumitghosh4211]

Wow .. what a great informative video this is. Thanks a lot :)

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome Sumit :)

[@bhavanbhatt8020]

Great Tips. Appreciate it brother💯💯💯

[@JeffSu]

Glad you found them helpful my friend!