Why Use LinkedIn for Networking?

Employers Flock to LinkedIn

In the U.S. alone,

• 149 million workers have LinkedIn profiles.
• 20,000+ companies recruit on LinkedIn.
• Over 3 million jobs are posted a month.

Using LinkedIn is a smarter way to build your professional network. Did you know, 40% of jobs are hired through referrals?! Ensure you're connecting with others across your field using LinkedIn - they'll help you find your next job and grow professionally.

No Resubmission Required

Unlike other Nanodegree projects, you submit to a Career Service once to get feedback and do not need to meet specifications to continue on in your program. We highly encourage you to take advantage of this guidance; most Alumni who report jobs and other opportunities (such as collaboration) attribute their success to networking.

Let's Get Started

Submit your LinkedIn profile and receive in-depth and honest feedback from a Career Reviewer. They'll ensure you're presenting your best self to your network.

Resources

We recommend reviewing these resources before submitting for feedback to ensure your LinkedIn profile is ready for review.

1. Rubric. Your project will be reviewed by a Udacity Career Reviewer against this rubric.
2. Checklist. Based on the project rubric, this is a handy checklist to use during your LinkedIn building.
3. Career Resource Center. Find additional tips and guides on developing your LinkedIn profile.

If you're looking for more guidance, continue on to the lesson to learn more about networking, personal branding, and LinkedIn profile best practices.

Career Review Requirement

Your Nanodegree program was designed to ensure your long-term success in the field, and to pursue a successful career you must showcase the skills you’ve learned to employers effectively. Therefore, this is a requirement for graduation.

Opting Out

If improving your LinkedIn profile does not align with your Nanodegree goals, you may opt-out of this graduation requirement.

When you opt-out:

• You will no longer be able to submit the LinkedIn Review from this Nanodegree program and all other Nanodegree programs.
• Your decision to opt-out is final and future access to LinkedIn Review will need to be purchased separately.

If you would like to opt-out, please click here.