How To Use LinkedIn For Beginners In 2026 – NEW TUTORIAL | EP030

by | Nov 26, 2025

Your LinkedIn profile is your digital first impression and recruiters are absolutely checking it before they decide to interview you. The tricky part? Most job seekers treat LinkedIn like a copy-paste résumé, and that’s quietly costing them interviews and opportunities.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the 7 essential sections you must optimize if you want a profile that gets noticed and helps you land your ideal job. We’ll cover:

👉 Professional Headshot
👉 Your LinkedIn Headline
👉 The About Summary
👉 Work Experience
👉 Education & Training
👉 Skills & Endorsements
👉 Recommendations

These areas make up the core of a standout LinkedIn profile in and I’ll show you exactly what to update, what to avoid, and how to position yourself so recruiters want to reach out.

And because I want to help you stay prepared and confident, I’ve put together my Career Advancement Toolkit AI Edition! Packed with my best resume templates, LinkedIn scripts, and AI-powered prompts to boost your job search strategy. The first 20 people to grab it using this link: https://professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/toolkit-ai-flash-youtube/ will get access to an exclusive offer, just for this community.

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Let’s keep the conversation going — What’s one action step you’ll take today to improve your LinkedIn profile? Connect with me on YouTube and LinkedIn for even more detailed career and job search strategies.

Thanks for tuning into the Career Catalyst Podcast! If you found these insights helpful, remember to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast. Until next time, keep striving for excellence and never settle for less than you deserve. I’ll see you in the next episode!

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with Heather Austin

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