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Knowing how to set up a LinkedIn profile can help expand your professional network. Setting up a profile on LinkedIn enables you to customize contact settings and career opportunities. This video outlines the profile summary, employment and education sections, and more.
Donna Serdula is the leading authority on LinkedIn profile optimization. Her company, Vision Board Media, provides branding services to individual and corporate clients. She is also an in-demand speaker. Learn more at LinkedIn-Makeover.com.
