Important for Everyone in Idea Hub Network
If you havent already start building your LinkedIn profile today!
This is how students in 2025 connect with:
Internships
Collaborations
Startup founders
Top recruiters
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LinkedIn Starter Guide for Students
What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is the most powerful platform for students and professionals to connect, learn, and grow
their careers.
Think of it as Instagram for your professional life but instead of reels, you share:
Projects
Achievements
Certifications
Goals
Opportunities
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Why Every Student Needs LinkedIn
Even if youre in 1st year
Get internships
Get noticed by hackathon organizers & startup founders
Join student programs like Microsoft Learn, AWS, GDSC, and more
Follow top professionals, VCs, and engineers to learn from them
Collaborate with other students across India
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How to Create & Build Your LinkedIn Profile
1. Create an account:
Go to linkedin.com
Use your Gmail ID
Set a professional username (e.g., raju-bomma)
2. Add Profile Basics:
Clear, professional photo (headshot with simple background)
Short headline (e.g., BTech CSE @ Samskruti | Learning AI & Web Dev)
About section: Write 34 lines about your learning goals and interests
Add college name, branch, location
List your skills: Python, Canva, Public Speaking, etc.
3. Build Your Network:
Connect with classmates, seniors, professors, event speakers, and professionals in your field
Add a personalized note with connection requests:
Hi, Im a CSE student interested in learning. Would love to connect!
4. Engage & Grow:
Post your projects, certifications, workshop learnings, and small wins
React and comment genuinely on others posts it helps you get noticed!
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Bonus Tips to Shine
Use tools like Canva to create a custom LinkedIn banner
Be authentic share your real journey