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How to add a new "section" to your personal profile

There are several types of information your can include on your LinkedIn profile page that are not automatically included when you create an account.


Most users stop at the "Core" items - experience, educations, etc. - but by adding the "Recommended" and "Additional" information categories to your profile page, you can increase credibility, visibility, and audience reach on the platform.


These categories are labeled "Recommended" and can further drive credibility and opportunities:

  • Featured

  • Connected app

  • Licenses & certifications

  • Projects

  • Courses

  • Recommendations


These categories are labeled "Additional" and can further drive visibility and reach:

  • Volunteer experience

  • Publications

  • Patents

  • Honors & awards

  • Test scores

  • Languages

  • Organizations

  • Causes

Step-by-step instructions

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Open your profile page

  2. Click "Add section" below your profile picture

  3. Select the type of information you want to include

  4. Click "Save"


While the order in which it appears on your profile page is pre-determined, you can highlight important information by adding a "Featured" section, which is placed directly below the core categories.


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