Should I add my high school to LinkedIn?

Fix it: First, only provide information that’s relevant to where you’re taking your career. That may or may not include your academic background (and definitely should NOT include your high school info).

Should you put your high school on your resume?

If you are a high school student, college student, fresh graduate with no work experience, or if your high school diploma is your highest education, you should definitely add your high school education to your resume. Once you gain any other form of higher education, you should take your high school off your resume.

Should you put clubs on LinkedIn?

Make sure you include organizations that forward you professionally and are interesting to your target audience. It’s okay to leave out organizations that are of a personal nature or may alienate your target audience. Everyone has causes that move them but you must be smart about what you list on your profile.

Should you use your school email for LinkedIn?

You should use your personal email address not the school’s. Your school or work email is for company or school business. Either option will work fine as long as it is a professional name for your personal email.

Should high school students use LinkedIn?

Stand out from the college competition According Pew Research, only 9\% of high school students use LinkedIn, meaning those who do have a better chance of standing out from their peers.

What should I put on my high school profile?

You can include your high school classes and any summer programs or courses that you’ve taken outside of school. In this section, you can post recommendations that you’ve gathered from employers, teachers, or classmates. This section adds credibility to your profile.

How old do you have to be to work on LinkedIn?

In 2013, LinkedIn lowered its minimum age requirement from 18 to 14. More and more high schools are now offering classes that teach students how to make the most of LinkedIn.

What is LinkedIn and how can it help you?

Through LinkedIn, you can connect with teachers, employers, mentors, family members, and even alumni from your high school working in your desired field. These connections might later turn into important networking opportunities. Another use for LinkedIn is to validate your accomplishments and skills.