Graduating this year? Expert tips for using LinkedIn to land your first job

From building your profile to adding keywords to building a network—here’s how to set yourself up for success.

At some point during college, you were probably told to “make a LinkedIn” and “start networking” to land your first job. But did anyone actually teach you how? For recent graduates entering a tough job market, LinkedIn is more essential than ever as companies increase the use of AI in hiring and ghost job listings continue to surface.