LinkedIn FAQs

Is it a good idea to include contact information in the name or headline field on LinkedIn®?

Should I write my LinkedIn® profile in the first person, the third person or no person?

I don’t feel comfortable about telling people all of the jobs I have done in the past, particularly those over 10 years old. Should I leave them in or out?

Is it safe to include my contact information online?

Should I accept connections from everyone who contacts me?

How often should I update my profile?

Can I download all of my contacts from LinkedIn®?

Should I sync my contacts?

How do I measure the Return on Investment (ROI) of time, energy and money that I spend on LinkedIn®?

Should my LinkedIn® profile be the same as my resume or curriculum vitae?