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How to Add Work Experience to Your LinkedIn Profile

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Work Experience

 

First log into your LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/


Next, navigate to your profile: Click on your profile picture or your name in the upper-right corner to go to your profile page.

Now it's time to add work experience:

  1. Click the + icon next to the Experience section and select "add position." From there, complete the form to the best of your ability. 
    1. Title: Enter your job title. For example, "Technical Analyst" or "Data Analyst."
    2. Employment type: Select the appropriate type from the dropdown menu.
    3. Company: Type in the name of the company and select it from the dropdown list.
    4. Location: Enter the location where you worked.
    5. Location Type: Select whether the position was onsite, remote, hybrid, etc. 
    6. Start Date: Enter the month and year you started.
    7. End Date: Enter the month and year you finished.
    8. Description: Copy and paste the applicable description. 
      ** This is also a great place to paste in the resume bullets you spent so much time crafting! 
    9. Profile Headline: This will automatically populate for you, but you're welcome to edit. 
    10. Skills: Add the most transferrable skills from the position. 
    11. Media: Add relevant articles, projects, etc. if applicable. 
  1. Save Changes: After entering all the details, click Save to add this experience to your profile.

It's that simple! Be sure you repeat these steps for every position you have had.