Your LinkedIn profile URL is an essential part of your online professional presence. By default, LinkedIn assigns you a URL with your name followed by a random string of numbers, which doesn’t look great on a resume or in professional correspondence. The good news is, you can shorten your LinkedIn Profile URL and make it more professional and memorable.
Here’s how to give it a polished and professional look.
Why Should You Customize Your LinkedIn URL?
When sharing your LinkedIn profile, whether on a resume, business card, or email signature, having a clean, personalized URL not only looks more professional but also makes it easier for others to find and connect with you. Instead of a long, messy link, you’ll have something like linkedin.com/in/yourname, which looks much cleaner and more credible.
Steps to Personalize Your LinkedIn URL
- Go to Your LinkedIn Profile
Start by logging into your LinkedIn account and navigating to your profile. - Click “Edit Public Profile & URL”
On your profile page, look for the “Edit public profile & URL” button located on the right-hand side of the screen. - Edit Your Custom URL
Once you’re in the “Edit public profile” section, you’ll see an option to “Edit your
custom URL” at the top of the page. Click on the pencil icon next to your current URL. - Choose a Simple and Professional URL
Now it’s time to enter your custom URL. Ideally, use a variation of your first and last name, like firstname.lastname or firstnamelastname, to keep it simple and
professional. If your name is common, you may need to get creative while keeping it professional (e.g., adding your middle initial or a profession-related term). - Save Your New URL
Once you’ve personalized your URL, hit save. You’ll now have a shorter, more
professional-looking LinkedIn profile link that’s ready to be shared.
Why It’s Important to Have a Clean URL
Having a clean and professional URL makes a great first impression when you share your profile. It’s particularly useful when adding your LinkedIn profile to your resume or business card, where space is limited, and professionalism matters.
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Pro Tip for Job Seekers
If you’re currently job hunting, a shorten LinkedIn profile URL shows attention to detail and demonstrates that you’re serious about your online presence. Don’t overlook this small but impactful part of your profile!
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