You’ve probably heard that having a solid presence on LinkedIn can help advance your career by expanding your network and attracting new opportunities. 

Then again, writing and updating your profile might also cause you to second-guess yourself as you try to fill out each section perfectly ...

• This is where you detail the various jobs you've had over the years.
• You can tweak the way you describe your experiences to emphasize what's most relevant to your current interests.
• Use the present tense for anything you're still doing and switch to the past tense for everyth...

• Listing your degree(s) matters, as does where you got them.
• If your degree is still in the works, include when you expect to finish it.
• Apprenticeships and trade certifications are worth highlighting.
• Be more detailed about the skills you've gained from the work you'v...

This section tends to be a keyword catcher.

If there are things you're good at and want to do more of, this means you'll pop up more often when people search for you on the site. However, be careful not to pigeonhole yourself.