Whether you’re a current Keuka College student, a recent graduate, or an alum who has been in the working world for a while and is mapping out your next career move, one thing is clear: Employers don’t just want to hear you’re “detail-oriented” or “a strong communicator.”
They want the receipts.
The good news? You can add them fast. Here are five quick updates you can make to your LinkedIn profile to showcase the skills you’ve gained in the classroom and through experiential learning – so you can cut through the noise and get noticed.
1. About Section: Add One Proof-Backed Line
If your “About” section sounds like a résumé horoscope (“passionate about making an impact”), you’re not alone. Here’s the fix: Start with a verb (Built, Led, Analyzed) and end with a measurable result (time saved, accuracy improved, satisfaction boosted).
Example: “Improved patient intake workflow by building a new scheduling tracker that reduced duplicate entries and sped up daily check-ins by 10 minutes per patient.”
“In our Career Experiential Learning course, we learned all about networking and building a personal brand – starting with a workshop on creating a LinkedIn profile. In the months since I graduated, I've booked several freelance photography clients and got hired as a photography specialist at a tech company that works with Nasdaq and the NBA.”
2. Experience Section: Add One Piece of Evidence
Your job title tells people what you were called. The description field tells them why they should call you back. Add one line that includes a number (hours, clients, projects, events, reports) and a real task. Skip vague phrasing unless you also explain what you actually did.
Example: “Completed 120+ supervised client hours, documenting service plans and coordinating referrals with community partners.”
3. Education Section: Add One Concrete Detail
Degrees matter. But what you did to earn your degree is where your skills come alive. Add one project that includes what you built or accomplished and how you measured or evaluated it. If you have a final paper, poster, presentation, or portfolio piece, make a note for Step 5.
Example: “Practicum: designed and delivered a four-week fine-motor intervention plan, tracking baseline vs. follow-up outcomes.”
4. Skills Section: Choose Your Top Competencies
A long skills list is fine. A targeted skills list is better. A targeted list with evidence is where things really start to click. Pick five specific hard and soft skills that align with the roles you’re after and the experience you’ve illustrated elsewhere on your LinkedIn profile.
Example: “Cash Flow Management; Inventory Management; Vendor Management; Workforce Planning; Customer Retention.”
“In today’s job market, there are often more job seekers than open roles, and many employers are now using AI-assisted screening. To stand out, share concrete examples and quantify your work so that both AI tools and decision makers can grasp your skills in seconds.”
5. Featured Section: Pin One Masterpiece
A strong “Featured” section turns your profile from “trust me” to “here it is.” Choose one artifact you’re proud of (like a writing sample, a presentation, or a reflection from fieldwork). Upload a PDF version or link to a viewable format. Then, pin it.
Example: “Check out this one-page reading intervention plan with sample lesson notes and progress-monitoring checks.”
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