{"id":709,"date":"2021-03-11T15:25:11","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T22:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/career\/2021\/03\/11\/myth-vs-fact-building-your-linkedin-part-1\/"},"modified":"2021-03-11T15:25:11","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T22:25:11","slug":"myth-vs-fact-building-your-linkedin-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2021\/03\/11\/myth-vs-fact-building-your-linkedin-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Myth vs. Fact: Building Your LinkedIn (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0&#x2705; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clean and professional resume?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 236px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/KbvZsN07K9Hy9ZoyR7\/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47b9iv2zu0tyy31brwj0x7cimelhcrfs1xbpjoyt7g&amp;rid=giphy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/KbvZsN07K9Hy9ZoyR7\/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47b9iv2zu0tyy31brwj0x7cimelhcrfs1xbpjoyt7g&amp;rid=giphy.gif\" alt=\"Michael Buble Check GIF by bubly\" width=\"236\" height=\"177\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via GIPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#x2705; Snazzy lookin\u2019 cover letter? Done!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media0.giphy.com\/media\/26u4lOMA8JKSnL9Uk\/giphy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media0.giphy.com\/media\/26u4lOMA8JKSnL9Uk\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"My Work Is Done Reaction GIF by SpongeBob SquarePants\" width=\"246\" height=\"181\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via GIPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#x2705; Got them checked out by another person? Yup!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 252px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/6db238d7d0c41adc18afb9ab85c97649\/tenor.gif?itemid=17994133\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/6db238d7d0c41adc18afb9ab85c97649\/tenor.gif?itemid=17994133\" alt=\"Yup Uhuh GIF - Yup Uhuh Duh GIFs\" width=\"252\" height=\"190\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#x1f4d1; Read over my <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2020\/11\/11\/linkedin-101\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LinkedIn 101 blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that guides you through setting up a profile? Uhmm\u2026 Sure\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/6497153c869123c18b745de714181384\/tenor.gif?itemid=15171400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/6497153c869123c18b745de714181384\/tenor.gif?itemid=15171400\" alt=\"Uhhhhh Uhmmm GIF - Uhhhhh Uhmmm WhatHadHappened GIFs\" width=\"286\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>(Quick, go <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2020\/11\/11\/linkedin-101\/\">read it<\/a> now before I find out and mark points off on Canvas.)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Well, whether you are starting your LinkedIn profile for the first time or looking for additional tips, below are some assumptions about creating a LinkedIn account you might want to know!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(I promise it\u2019s not as long as those chapters you need to read for class that you\u2019ve been procrastinating and are already behind on\u2026 )<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/5QZmKgpZprMqP5MRMG\/giphy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 337px;height: 190px\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/5QZmKgpZprMqP5MRMG\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Shots Fired Oops GIF\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via GIPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. I can customize my LinkedIn URL: FACT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Y\u2019all. Please. &#x1f926;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f; This is easier than writing your profile summary. If you haven\u2019t done this, I KNOW you didn\u2019t read my LinkedIn 101 blog, and I\u2019m kind of hurt about it. &#x1f61f;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That time you spent contemplating whether or not to private Zoom chat that cute person in your class probably took you longer than this will. With a few clicks, your LinkedIn URL can go from linkedin.com\/in\/1-d0nt-kn0w-h0w-t0-ch4n93-my-ur1 to a clean, smooth, fresh linkedin.com\/in\/ididitmom! Begone, random numbers, and letters! You can read this <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2020\/11\/11\/linkedin-101\/\">article<\/a> for a step-by-step on how to do this. It&#8217;s super easy!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-718\" style=\"width: 498px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-718 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/80\/2021\/03\/bey.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"270\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some examples: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">linkedin.com\/in\/firstnamelastname<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">linkedin.com\/in\/firstname-lastname<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">linkedin.com\/in\/lastnamefirstname<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">linkedin.com\/in\/firstinitiallastname, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. I can include more experiences on LinkedIn than my resume: FACT<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/8Ue8ekoT67ylq\/giphy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/8Ue8ekoT67ylq\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"One Direction Scroll GIF\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via GIPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have separation anxiety from cutting off experiences on your resume to get it down to fit one page like me, LinkedIn is for you! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your LinkedIn can be an extension of your resume &#8211; a master resume of sorts &#8211; whereas your resume is tailored specifically to your application. Still, it doesn\u2019t NEED to be a laundry list. Your LinkedIn is your professional brand, so choose to focus mostly on experiences that speak to who you are as a professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. I can upload examples of my work to LinkedIn: FACT<\/b><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 289px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/6516ed3d337530a04da71e642789f38e\/tenor.gif?itemid=15313022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/6516ed3d337530a04da71e642789f38e\/tenor.gif?itemid=15313022\" alt=\"Yes Yes You Can GIF - Yes YesYouCan YouCanDoIt GIFs\" width=\"289\" height=\"213\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Share with the world what you have accomplished! Unlike your resume, you can include samples of what you\u2019ve done. You can also upload your actual resume to the \u201cfeatured\u201d section on your LinkedIn for recruiters to easily find and download.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. I can use LinkedIn Learning to demonstrate my interests and skills: FACT<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Undergraduates at Chapman have access to LinkedIn Learning courses FOR FREE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Quick Tip!<\/strong><\/em> Taking advantage of LinkedIn Learning is a great opportunity to develop new skills. You will have access to courses with high-quality content to help you grow.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 248px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/images\/c90e4a1b2f2782185f4910e490ef99f8\/tenor.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/images\/c90e4a1b2f2782185f4910e490ef99f8\/tenor.gif\" alt=\"For Free Adam Sandler GIF - ForFree AdamSandler GIFs\" width=\"248\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yup, it\u2019s literally part of your tuition, so use it while you can. There are so many courses ranging from the broads and basics of Microsoft Office and public speaking to the intricate understandings of coding languages and creating Gantt charts! Upon completing these courses, you can even add them to your LinkedIn profile. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>This not only shows that you are skilled in these topics, but it also demonstrates to potential recruiters that you are actively engaging in ways to improve yourself.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">More Myths vs. Facts from our Career Team!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>5. When recruiters search for talent, they use SEO like crazy<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span>FACT<\/b> <b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Haley Wragg\u2019s Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yup, it\u2019s true! The skills you put on your profile aren\u2019t just there as fluff. Sorry to tell you, but recruiters actually check out your listed skills (so please don\u2019t waste them on repetitive, low ROI skills). They use SEO on them too! List your skills\/competencies (don&#8217;t lie) and <strong>highlight the specific skills that would make you an excellent fit for the particular role you are hoping to get hired for.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 381px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/26\/00\/e8\/2600e82918dba2051b26d9ac92b1e978.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/26\/00\/e8\/2600e82918dba2051b26d9ac92b1e978.gif\" alt=\"Creating a Team Newsletter can help strengthen your internal communication and help build a culture of trust amongst each other. First Novel, A Team, Tv Series, Confidence, Novels, Author, Gifs, Create, Self Esteem\" width=\"381\" height=\"215\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via Pinterest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>6. You can mark yourself as \u2018seeking employment\/open to opportunities\u2019 on LinkedIn so recruiters can find you: FACT <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Haley Wragg\u2019s Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LinkedIn has added frames that lay over your profile picture! Just head to your profile, click on your image, click \u2018frames,\u2019 select #OpenToWork, and voila!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remember: Engaging on LinkedIn by liking posts, creating content, sharing information, commenting, etc., can increase your profile visibility! Just make sure it is the content you want to be known for engaging with\u2026 (see number 7 on Myth vs. Fact: Using LinkedIn).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/66.media.tumblr.com\/3e057a72b27cd7ba6e1eedb7e461ae33\/tumblr_otvsbuaaRF1vha0yxo5_r1_250.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/66.media.tumblr.com\/3e057a72b27cd7ba6e1eedb7e461ae33\/tumblr_otvsbuaaRF1vha0yxo5_r1_250.gif\" alt=\"Image result for hire me gif\" width=\"350\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via Health Care Support<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>7. Location doesn\u2019t matter: MYTH <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Haley Wragg\u2019s Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 354px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/8c2cb65a0e7dafbc123d268de9d67c96\/tenor.gif?itemid=15217139\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/8c2cb65a0e7dafbc123d268de9d67c96\/tenor.gif?itemid=15217139\" alt=\"Psst Hey GIF - Psst Hey ComeHere GIFs\" width=\"354\" height=\"234\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ok, ok, ok, so listen up, listen up\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It does.&#x1f92f;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 361px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media0.giphy.com\/media\/laUY2MuoktHPy\/giphy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media0.giphy.com\/media\/laUY2MuoktHPy\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Anna Kendrick Movie GIF by Pitch Perfect\" width=\"361\" height=\"202\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via GIPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">YEP! If you are searching for a job in Orange, but have your location listed as your hometown in the Bay (like 80% of Chapman), then put THAT as your location. Like your resume, tailor your LinkedIn like the fine Microsoft Word and Google Docs seamstress you are!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. You can add more characters to your headline when you edit your profile from the mobile app: FACT<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Janelle Farkas\u2019 Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weird but true, so take advantage of it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 348px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/71909d2379b8d7c2e8f2826a0ccffd2f\/tenor.gif?itemid=13198074\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/71909d2379b8d7c2e8f2826a0ccffd2f\/tenor.gif?itemid=13198074\" alt=\"Shrug What GIF - Shrug What Huh GIFs\" width=\"348\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>9. I have no experience, so there is no value in having a LinkedIn profile: MYTH<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Janelle Farkas\u2019 Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No no no, that is sooo not the case! &#x1f645;&#x200d;&#x2640;&#xfe0f; A) There <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> value in having one because you can use your Linkedin to network, research companies, find alumni and conduct informational interviews to get yourself that experience you need. B) If you\u2019re struggling to identify what counts as a valuable experience: That. &#x1f44f;\u00a0 Is. &#x1f44f;\u00a0 What. &#x1f44f;\u00a0 We. &#x1f44f;\u00a0 Are. &#x1f44f;\u00a0 Here. &#x1f44f;\u00a0 For! &#x1f44f; <\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 393px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/images\/46c930b8309514fe639ffc51524fccba\/tenor.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.tenor.com\/images\/46c930b8309514fe639ffc51524fccba\/tenor.gif\" alt=\"Hi Hello GIF - Hi Hello OhHey GIFs\" width=\"393\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Come see us so we can help you stop undervaluing yourself and show you that you more than likely have an experience worth mentioning. Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2020\/12\/02\/alternatives-to-an-internship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog on alternatives to internships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to see examples of relevant experiences that aren\u2019t internships and jobs!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. LinkedIn is only for job searchers: MYTH <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0(Janelle Farkas\u2019 Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can I tell you something?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/82192375f09ed25ace67173f07e1b3f0\/tenor.gif?itemid=11759957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/82192375f09ed25ace67173f07e1b3f0\/tenor.gif?itemid=11759957\" alt=\"Secret GIF - LemmeLetYouInOnALittleSecret Secret Private GIFs\" width=\"288\" height=\"152\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can still have a LinkedIn if you\u2019re not looking for a job or internship\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Fast Fact!<\/strong><\/em> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You don\u2019t have to be looking for a job or internship to be on LinkedIn! There are so many other benefits!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crazy. Shocking. Revolutionary. &#x1f631;\u00a0 But alas, it\u2019s true. You don\u2019t have to be looking for a job or internship to be on LinkedIn; there are plenty of other things you could be doing. You can share industry knowledge, connect with professionals and colleagues, stay up to date with the latest industry trends, write articles, act as a resource for your peers, and so much more! (Emily in Paris here gets it!)<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/b8351049a99307feea7e8d49061161aa\/tenor.gif?itemid=18410749\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/b8351049a99307feea7e8d49061161aa\/tenor.gif?itemid=18410749\" alt=\"So Many Possibilities Lily Collins GIF - SoManyPossibilities LilyCollins EmilyCooper GIFs\" width=\"325\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>11. I HAVE TO be in a suit and tie on LinkedIn: Myth <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aaron Vilaubi\u2019s Career Tip!)<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211875\" style=\"width: 382px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2013\/05\/01-Matador-SEO.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy wow-ready wow-time wp-image-211875\" src=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2013\/05\/01-Matador-SEO.gif\" alt=\"A man throws coworker's papers on the floor\" width=\"382\" height=\"216\" data-original=\"https:\/\/d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net\/blogs\/1\/2013\/05\/01-Matador-SEO.gif\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">via Matador Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not misinterpret me: <strong>PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD<\/strong>. Always. But do not confuse &#8220;looking&#8221; professional with &#8220;being&#8221; professional. I know amazing people and jerks who wear suits\/blazers for their job\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 381px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/3f1a42ae7432ac5ad2f5f668109adff9\/tenor.gif?itemid=4799503\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.tenor.com\/images\/3f1a42ae7432ac5ad2f5f668109adff9\/tenor.gif?itemid=4799503\" alt=\"Thanks Pete GIF - Thanks Pete Wentz GIFs\" width=\"381\" height=\"191\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via tenor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2026 and I know amazing people who wear t-shirts &amp; tattoos for their job. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">be professional<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 358px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/xUPGckRjJAd4JT5lv2\/giphy.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.giphy.com\/media\/xUPGckRjJAd4JT5lv2\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Casual Friday Shaquille Oneal GIF by NBA on TNT\" width=\"358\" height=\"197\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">via GIPHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you have completed building your LinkedIn and gone through these tips, check out part 2 of this post, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2021\/03\/12\/myth-vs-fact-using-linkedin-part-2\/\">Myth vs. Fact: Using LinkedIn<\/a>, for advice on how to engage on the platform!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have more questions about building your profile? 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