There’s a lot happening on LinkedIn, and if you are just getting started, it can be slightly overwhelming. That’s why here at CCG we have put together a LinkedIn Profile checklist to help you get started on the right track. The truth is, your dream career is probably waiting for you on LinkedIn and there are so many opportunities people aren’t taking advantage of because they just don’t know how.

Here is our 16-Point Checklist for your LinkedIn Profile:

General Requirements:

1. You have over 100 connections.

2. You have a professional photo.

3. Your profile has a keyword strategy in place. You have a unique LinkedIn Profile URL in place.

Headline:

4. You have a benefit-oriented headline that grabs attention.

Summary:

5. Your summary includes an overview of your skills, talents, and how you can add value to a company.

6. Your summary includes previously quantified results at other companies, with numbers whenever possible.

7. Your summary includes how you can be reached. You have one piece of media in your summary.

Experience:

8. You have two pieces of media such as relevant videos, images, presentations or articles quoting you in your experience section.

9. Your experience includes results, numbers, and accomplishments (Challenge, Actions, and Results) in your experience section.

Social Proof:

10. You have at least three recommendations. You have been endorsed at least 15 times.

Networking:

11. You are a member of at least 25 groups.

12. You post relevant articles and tips on your profile at least once per week.

13. You follow at least five companies you are interested in.

14. You message at least one person you know and at least one person you don’t know on LinkedIn each week.