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That said, all outlets including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, blogs and even your company website are fair game. A good rule of thumb is to delete anything that you would not be comfortable discussing in an interview. Since LinkedIn can be especially powerful in enhancing your MBA admissions profile, I\u2019d like to share nine tips to improve your LinkedIn presence before you apply:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Look the Part<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While some MBA programs, such as Columbia, ask you to submit a photo in your application, most programs do not. If adcom does view your LinkedIn profile, they want to see a photo that looks like you would excel in the MBA recruiting process\u2014which means a headshot and traditional business attire. Scrub casual photos or an action shot at the summit of a mountain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Connections Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When I was on the adcom side reviewing an applicant\u2019s LinkedIn profile, I liked to see the magic number of 500+ connections. This number gave me confidence that the candidate had already built a strong network that could be leveraged in the MBA recruiting process. If you are not there yet, reconnect with high school and college classmates. Send requests to colleagues in your company and in other professional associations and community leadership activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Match Key Dates from your Resume<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While this may seem obvious, I have reviewed the LinkedIn profiles of some applicants and found discrepancies. Don\u2019t give adcom an opportunity to question the validity of any dates or titles in your application. Be sure the dates and titles listed on your company\u2019s website and your LinkedIn profile match your resume and online application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Show Supporting Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Link to articles you have published or to articles that highlight the impact you have made through your professional or community experiences. Reach out to your professional network to ask for recommendations and endorsements highlighting specific contributions. If adcom glances at your profile and reads a glowing review, you have effectively submitted an additional positive recommendation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Include a Profile Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Create a summary statement in first person (rather than third which can sound pretentious) to highlight your leadership and professional impact. Avoid generic buzzwords like \u201corganized\u201d or \u201ccreative.\u201d Connect with your answers to Why MBA? And Why Now?<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Highlight Your Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the \u201cVolunteer Experience\u201d section to highlight the organizations you were involved with in college and beyond. There is ample space\u2014much more than you have on your resume\u2014to add key details about your ability to drive impact in these organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Add Accomplishments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highlight \u2018extras\u2019 that may have fallen off your resume in the \u2018Accomplishments\u2019 section \u2013 continuing education in your area of interest \u2013 such as Python classes or additional certifications and honors or awards not mentioned elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Follow Your Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow companies and organizations that align with your post-MBA goals. If the companies you follow are investment banks yet your application notes that you want to go into social impact consulting, it may raise a red flag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Presentation Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Customize your profile URL to your name and include this simplified link on your resume so adcom can easily find your profile. Proofread.<\/p>\n<p>Use LinkedIn to your advantage to enhance your overall MBA application. 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