Fix Your Digital Bed Head: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile (Post 7 of 10 in my Student Series)

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Why LinkedIn Matters More Than You Think

If you’re a student or recent graduate, you might think LinkedIn is just for professionals with years of experience. But in reality, LinkedIn is your digital first impression — and hiring managers, recruiters, and even professors are checking it out.

Your profile doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be complete, professional, and optimized to showcase your strengths.

Let’s break it down step by step.

Step 1: Customize Your LinkedIn URL

Your LinkedIn URL should be clean and professional — not a random string of numbers.

✅ How to do it:

1. Click on your profile.
2. In the top right corner, select “Edit public profile & URL.”
3. Change it to something simple, like linkedin.com/in/yourname.

❌ Avoid: Leaving the default URL with random numbers — e.g…