The bottom line purpose of a resume is to get an interview. Your profile on Linkedin becomes your calling card, providing a quick snapshot of your professional background and experience.

You'll need a summary of your professional experience and specialties, your photo, and your current status with comments from your network.

Also helpful: list of positions you've held and your major accomplishments, educational institutions, language/certificates you have, and professional recommendations.

Before you create your profile, think about what you want to accomplish. Here are some tips:

Set a goal for what you want to achieve (a job? Clients? Online presence?)
Make a list of keywords related to your experience, education, and job descriptions.
Most just scan your profile, so you need to capture their attention quickly.

Will go into more about building your Linkedin profile at the session.