Leveling Up on LinkedIn for Software Engineers

Tech Intersections 2023 Recap: A Workshop on Elevating Your LinkedIn Profile

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of leading a hands-on workshop at Tech Intersections titled Leveling Up on LinkedIn for Software Engineers. The goal? Helping fellow engineers optimize their LinkedIn profiles to stand out, whether actively job searching or just looking to build their personal brand. 🌟

Over the course of an hour, we dove deep into how to tell your career story, maximize your LinkedIn profile’s visibility, and make sure it reflects your unique strengths as an engineer. From exploring features like profile videos and custom URLs to peer reviews of real profiles, this workshop provided participants with actionable insights and a fresh perspective on their professional presence.

Highlights from the Workshop:

• The Pretty ROACH Framework: A simple but powerful framework to ensure your LinkedIn profile is on point—from showing personality to highlighting impact.
• Interactive Profile Reviews: Pairing up with fellow attendees to review and provide feedback on each other's profiles in real-time.
• Real-Time Group Feedback: Reviewing three participant profiles as a group and offering constructive suggestions.
• Key Takeaways: Connecting with fellow engineers, optimizing LinkedIn profiles for both recruiters and personal branding, and having a solid framework to review any profile in the future.

This workshop wasn’t just about optimizing profiles; it was about empowering engineers to confidently tell their stories and stand out in today’s competitive tech landscape. ✨

Find the slides here.