Update your head shot and background image on LinkedIn in 10 minutes or less! See how easy it is to use canva.com with this step-by-step guide.

1. 10 MINUTE SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE
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2. ‣ How easy it is to use Canva.com
‣ The importance of including a profile background
‣ LinkedIn Power Tips
WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Minute LinkedIn Social Media Profile
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3. CREATE THE PERFECT IMAGE
STEP ONE
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10 Minute LinkedIn Professional Profile

4. MAKE YOUR PROFILE UNFORGETTABLE Use A Professional Headshot
STEP TWO
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Image Source Social Media Examiner

5. ‣ Set your image size to 200 x 200
pixels
‣ Take the cloud image and move it to
the right
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6. ‣ Upload your headshot and drop and
drag to the right
‣ Select Filter upper left. Next select
Advanced on drop-down menu and
add photo effect to your image
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7. ‣ Name your photo
‣ Click Download on tool bar then upload to
LinkedIn from Download folder on
computer.
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8. CREATE A BACKGROUND IMAGE
STEP THREE
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9. ‣ Select Custom Size Upper Right
‣ LinkedIn size is 1400 x 425 pixels
‣ Slide the landscape image over to the
right
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10. ‣ First Option: Choose from free or
purchased backgrounds
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‣ Next if you want to add text, click the
Text icon
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11. ‣ Choose text size and font add on the
image.
‣ Write your message on the photo and
save the image.
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12. ‣ Second Option: Upload an image from
stock photography and create a
custom background.
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‣ Insert text using Add Heading
 Select font and size of text that fits
with your layout
‣ Select Download at the top and then
upload to your LinkedIn profile under
Settings.
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13. BONUS
LINKEDIN
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14. NO. 01
LinkedIn Bonus
Add Words In Statement Section
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15. ‣ Add a statement under
Summary and it will show up
on your profile.
Stand Out With Your First Sentence
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16. NO. 02
LinkedIn Bonus
Maximize Word Count
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17. ‣ Stand out and maximize your descriptive
words in the Experience Section
‣ LinkedIn offers suggestions if you get stuck
on what to write in your experience section.
‣ Show up faster in LinkedIn Search
Stand Out Descriptive Words In Experience Section
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18. NO. 03
LinkedIn Bonus
Get Active In Your Groups
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19. Be selective and join groups that fit
your personal brand and career strategy.
Like comments or posts without engaging.
Share when you want to promote someone.
Comment when you want to network.
LinkedIn Bonus
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20. TAKE ACTION. SET UP YOUR PROFILE TODAY.
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