What makes a LinkedIn profile look genuinely professional?
- Thread starter wkm1991
- Start date
- Mar 2, 2021
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i believe the headlines, skills and connections you can get from the site is what make the site professional for me
peter37calzo
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- Jul 26, 2025
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The way you present your profile, profile pics, connections that you get will surely determine how professional your LinkedIn profile is.
MilkyWay22
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- Mar 24, 2022
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A clear photo specific headline, and profile that actually shows what you know and do.
illusionss
Newbie
- Apr 4, 2022
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All the user has to do is provide real experience, relevant information, and a great profile phot
Staller Byte
Newbie
- Aug 20, 2026
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A professional LinkedIn profile needs a clear headshot, a tailored background banner, and a headline that clearly states what problem you solve. Having actual skill endorsements, recommendations from colleagues, and consistent activity on your feed makes it look truly authentic rather than just abandoned.
I believe the thing that makes the LinkedIn profile attractive and professional the headline should be in short words and be meaningful.Secondly the profile photo and banner should be a great one.Thirdly Having great skills and side academics make you professional and let the people who visit your profile that you are a professional.By implementing these steps I have created a successful professional profile of mine.
Mendoza952
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- Aug 25, 2026
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tbh the best profiles are the ones that actually sound like a human wrote them instead of some corporate generator. skipping all those weird buzzwords like disruptor or thought leader makes a huge difference imo
Ambrose Silva
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- Oct 21, 2023
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A professional profile doesn't need to be overly polished. Clear information a good photo relevant experience & a simple summary of what you do can make the profile feel trustworthy and easy to understand
paulmuresan
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- Jan 22, 2024
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complete your profile with full info and try to updated good Profile photo and cover photo.share a specific information or solution its makes you professional