[ID:7493] In a great LinkedIn profile, all the elements work in harmony, creating a unified image and reflecting the unique professional goals of the candidate. As you build your own LinkedIn profile, keep in mind that you are not writing a chronological history of your life, but instead carefully curating your profile to highlight experiences and skills relevant to your dream career. Also, keep in mind that as a potential employee, you are no longer solely represented by the content of your resume -- you are also represented and reflected by your network. Once you've created a killer LinkedIn profile, start building your connections on the LinkedIn platform. 

One major concern for students and recent grads is how to fill out an online resume when they don’t have much work experience. Luckily, the LinkedIn network is aware of this problem and has come up with a number of profile components to help you feature every relevant course, experience and skill, without necessarily having on-the-job experience.

Below we will briefly discuss each component of the...