Introducing LinkedIn Leap! Your step-by-step guide to building a professional digital presence

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Introducing LinkedIn Leap! Your step-by-step guide to building a professional digital presence

For many students, LinkedIn may seem a little out of reach. You know you should be on it, but how do you actually make it work? How do you stand out among hundreds of profiles? And most importantly, how do you impress recruiters at first sight? That’s where LinkedIn Leap! comes in.

One of the biggest challenges students face when building their LinkedIn profile is turning their experiences into a strategic online story, as it’s more than just listing internships or projects.

Meet LinkedIn Leap! - a student-focused series guiding you through every step to build a LinkedIn profile professionally - from creating a standout headline to writing posts that highlight your skills. Created using Synthesia – an AI-powered video tool – this series is sure to be bite-sized, practical and easy to follow.

The best part? Within 4 short episodes, you’ll learn how to:

Turn your LinkedIn profile into a story that truly reflects who you are - restructuring it with confidence, showcasing your professionalism
Present experiences that grab attention and open doors to opportunities
Know how to engage confidently with professionals, how to join conversations in your field, and engage in ways that can spark opportunities.

Let’s start right away!

Episode 1: ️Crafting a headline that pops

Your headline and photo are the first things people see - and they shape how recruiters remember you. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Go beyond “Student at RMIT” with a headline that actually says something about you.
Choose a photo that feels professional and approachable.
Understand why these small details make a huge difference in standing out.

Episode 2: Essentials of profile building

A profile isn’t just a digital CV—it’s your story. This episode shows you how to:

Turn your experiences (projects, clubs, internships) into powerful stories.
Highlight skills and achievements that matter to the roles you want.
Use keywords so your profile shows up in recruiter searches.

Episode 3: ️Final touches to polish your profile

The final touches are what take your profile from good to great. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Personalize your URL to make your profile easy-to-find and look professional anywhere you share it.
Build your network by connecting with RMIT alumni and industry experts
Boost credibility with recommendations from lecturers, managers, and mentors

Episode 4: Share what sets you apart

Your headline and photo are the first things people see - and they shape how recruiters remember you. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

Go beyond “Student at RMIT” with a headline that actually says something about you.
Choose a photo that feels professional and approachable.
Understand why these small details make a huge difference in standing out.

Need further support? Drop by RMIT Job Shop on-campus or send us a message. We’re here to help you feel confident putting yourself out there:

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
SGS Campus:
- Room 1.1.033
- job.shop@rmit.edu.vn
Hanoi Campus:
- Room 1.5A.024
- jobshop.hn@rmit.edu.vn

Story: Nguyen Ngoc Minh Phuong, a Bachelor of Business student at RMIT Vietnam.

29 October 2025

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