{"id":31581,"date":"2025-04-26T10:29:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T14:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=31581"},"modified":"2025-04-26T10:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T14:29:33","slug":"linkedin-profile-tips-for-newcomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/working\/job-search\/linkedin-profile-tips-for-newcomers","title":{"rendered":"LinkedIn Profile Tips to Build Your Network in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>A LinkedIn profile is vital for professionals who want to build their brand, expand their network, and find the perfect job. These LinkedIn tips help newcomers create a professional profile to showcase achievements, highlight international experience, and connect with others in specific industries. Get tips on creating a personal profile address, using endorsements, and adding a professional LinkedIn photo to propel your job search in Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We spoke to BCCA-Integrating Newcomers, a government-funded, free, nationwide employment coaching service for eligible skilled immigrants looking to transition careers into Canada&#8217;s construction industry. This program is available to construction professionals immigrating to Canada and Permanent Residents who have recently arrived in Canada. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-tips-to-craft-a-professional-linkedin-profile\">10 Tips to Craft a Professional LinkedIn Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The BCCA-IN team specializes in helping newcomers plan for and achieve employment success. When looking for a career, BCCA-IN provides tips for using LinkedIn effectively.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of hands on a laptop with a sign reading &quot;you are your own brand&quot;. Building your professional brand is key to an effective LinkedIn profile.\" class=\"wp-image-249254\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23160500\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23160500\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23160500\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-create-or-update-your-about-section\">1. Create or Update your About Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your LinkedIn profile represents your brand. Therefore, a professional profile is the best way to project your unique brand and positive image. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The About section combines your career biography and value pitch to potential employers and contacts. Be concise so the reader does not have to click the &#8216;More&#8230;&#8217; button. It will take time to get this right, so write, proofread, and rewrite it several times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have it right, you can add to it and reuse your pitch on your resume, in networking conversations, interviews, etc. The key things you should describe are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your profession e.g., Civil Engineer, Accountant, Business or Project Manager, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industries you\u2019ve worked in, e.g., construction, healthcare, logistics, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Size and scope of projects you\u2019ve been involved in (quantify them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership with a relevant professional association in Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal status in Canada, e.g. &#8220;Canadian Permanent Resident&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also list if you are acquiring or &#8216;challenging&#8217; credentials with a relevant professional body in Canada. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of a confident businessman.  A high-quality professional LinkedIn photo will make your profile stand out. \" class=\"wp-image-249257\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23161556\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23161556\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23161556\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-a-professional-linkedin-photo\">2. Use a Professional LinkedIn Photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a professional LinkedIn photo to your LinkedIn profile will make you more visible to employers searching for people with your skills and experience. According to LinkedIn, members with a high-quality profile photo receive up to 21 times more profile views than those without one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"rounded-btn border-b-2 border-light-grey bg-off-white lg:grid lg:grid-cols-3 gap-2\">\n    <article class=\"lg:col-span-2 flex flex-col gap-4 p-6 lg:p-12\">\n        <h3 class=\"text-2xl\">Join Canada&#8217;s Construction Workforce | BCCA<\/h3>\n        <p>Do you want one-on-one coaching to help you continue your construction career in Canada before you arrive?\r\nThe Integrating Newcomers program is for you if you&#8217;re a technical professional e.g. tradesperson, engineer (in any discipline), architect, technician, technologist, project manager, estimator, or analyst. This Canada-wide service can help you get started!<\/p>\n                    <a class=\"flex flex-row w-fit gap-2 rounded-btn btn-secondary p-5 transition ease-in-out text-lg font-bold\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/webinars\/bcca\">REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path\n                        d=\"M13.1752 20.175L14.8248 21.8247L22.6497 13.9999L14.8248 6.17505L13.1752 7.82472L18.1837 12.8332H7V15.1665H18.1837L13.1752 20.175Z\"\n                        fill=\"white\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n    <div class=\"relative lg:col-span-1\">\n                    <video src=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2025\/01\/18123702\/BCCA-webinar.mp4\" autoplay loop playsinline muted\n                   class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full object-cover rounded-3xl\"><\/video>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-write-a-concise-headline\">3. Write a Concise Headline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your LinkedIn profile headline shorter than 120 characters. Include relevant keywords used in your profession. This will allow potential employers to find your page with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your summary is short, concise, and interesting. A hiring manager will read hundreds of headlines, so make yours stand out!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"A female recruiter is looking at profiles of job candidates on a computer while sitting near the window in the office. \" class=\"wp-image-249259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23163417\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23163417\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23163417\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-highlight-relevant-work-experience\">4<strong>. <\/strong>Highlight Relevant Work Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Listing your experience is vital to your LinkedIn profile. However, some of your past experiences may not relate to the career you want to pursue in Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>List past jobs that are relevant to your career goals. Focus on the workplaces, experiences, and credentials that directly relate to the jobs you want to pursue. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also vital to update your current position. For example, did you receive a promotion, win an award, publish an article, or complete an innovative project? If so, update your profile to reflect these achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Showcase your professional career, growth, and accomplishments in the&nbsp;<em>Summary<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Experience<\/em>&nbsp;sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Newcomers often apply for many roles and seniority levels to test the job market. It\u2019s an understandable tactic and a valuable learning exercise, but don\u2019t spread yourself too thin. Be careful about the range of roles you apply for. The &#8216;Experience&#8217; section in your LinkedIn profile should support the roles you apply for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLess is more\u201d when listing &#8216;Experience&#8217; details. It&#8217;s better than providing too much information. Include three to five bullet points that sell your unique achievements, seniority, and technical skills. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"A certificate of completion with \nthe name of the recipient and the program completed. \" class=\"wp-image-249261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23164413\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23164413\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23164413\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-update-your-professional-skills\">5. Update Your Professional Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Certifications are eye-catching. So add notable certificates, skills, or abilities that you possess. Many training programs or skills will have badges to add to your LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Update this section regularly or whenever you learn a new skill. These skills could be terms that the LinkedIn algorithm will pick up and help recruiters search for and find you.&nbsp;Delete outdated skills and skills no longer relevant to your career interests.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-update-your-location\">6. Update Your Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing your location is vital when building your LinkedIn network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We live in an era of increased remote work possibilities, but listing your home country as your location will hinder rather than help you. Recruiters, employers, and professionals in your industry want to connect with \u2018local\u2019 peers, so the more local you seem, the more relevant you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not yet landed in Canada, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List \u2018Canadian Permanent Resident\u2019 or other relevant legal status on your profile (in the Name\/Title section)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your location to the city and province you are moving to, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State you are \u201cRelocating to X\u201d if you feel that more accurately reflects your location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-5.jpg\" alt=\"A manager is shaking hands with a female employee to thank her for a job well done. An positive endorsement in LinkedIn speaks to your skills and achievements. \" class=\"wp-image-249264\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23175723\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23175723\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23175723\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ask-others-for-a-linkedin-endorsement\">7. Ask Others for a LinkedIn Endorsement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A LinkedIn endorsement makes your profile come to life. It\u2019s persuasive when your network endorses and recommends you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But you should only ask people who know your work well to endorse you. Otherwise, you risk putting people in your network in an awkward position. If they don\u2019t know you well, they won\u2019t be able to give a strong recommendation that reflects your experience. The same applies to you when others ask you to provide recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare to write a factual recommendation and approach a past manager or colleague to see if they would be willing to post it on your LinkedIn profile. It\u2019s easier if you write a recommendation that they can edit and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For recruiters, a LinkedIn endorsement indicates the truth in a candidate\u2019s resume. It can take time to gather endorsements, so the sooner you invest energy to get them, the better!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-create-a-personal-linkedin-profile-address\">8. Create a Personal LinkedIn Profile Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, LinkedIn will give you a URL that can be clunky. However, you can edit this to make it cleaner. For example, you can use your full name if someone else hasn&#8217;t used the same URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your full name is already in use, add your middle initial. You can add your personal LinkedIn profile address to your <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/canadian-style-resume-is-it-necessary\">Canadian-style resume<\/a> and online job applications. To edit your profile address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the&nbsp;<strong>ME<\/strong>&nbsp;icon at the top right-hand corner of your profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>View Profile<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your profile page, click&nbsp;<strong>Edit Public Profile and URL<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under<strong>&nbsp;Edit URL<\/strong>, click the&nbsp;<strong>Edit&nbsp;<\/strong>icon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the last part of your new custom URL in the text box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bg-transparent \" style=\" padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n        <div class=\"container relative z-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-6.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a person scrolling on their smartphone and engaging with  social media content to network and build relationships.\" class=\"wp-image-249268\" style=\"width:625px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23182529\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23182529\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2022\/06\/23182529\/LinkedIn-Profile-Tips-for-Newcomers-Image-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-engage-and-share-content-to-build-linkedin-relationships\">9. Engage and Share Content to Build LinkedIn Relationships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn helps you network and build relationships with peers in the location or industry you want to enter. 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