LinkedIn Featured Section: How to Showcase Your Best Work
What Is the LinkedIn Featured Section
The Featured section sits prominently at the top of your LinkedIn profile below your About section. It is premium real estate where you can showcase articles, posts, portfolio links, media files, and external content that reinforce your professional brand.
What to Feature
Original Content: LinkedIn articles or posts demonstrating expertise. Media and Links: Portfolio, website, published work, case studies. Recommendations: Featured testimonials providing social proof from different perspectives.
How to Optimize
Change featured items every 2-3 months to keep your profile fresh. Prioritize content aligned with current career goals. Ensure every item reinforces your brand. Use description fields to add context explaining importance.
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