LinkedIn & Online Presence

Before shortlisting candidates, employers often search for you online. A strong LinkedIn profile and a thoughtful online presence can boost your credibility, increase visibility, and open doors to jobs, internships, scholarships, and networking opportunities.

Why LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is more than a digital resume. It's a place to:

Showcase your skills, experience, and aspirations
Connect with alumni, professionals, and recruiters
Discover jobs, events, and learning resources
Build your personal brand over time

What Makes a Strong LinkedIn Profile?

Here's a quick breakdown:

Profile Photo
Use a clear, professional headshot (neutral background, no group photos)

Profile Photo

Headline
Go beyond "Student at LUMS." Highlight your interests or career goals (e.g., "Economics Student")

Headline

About Section
Write a short, engaging summary of who you are, your strengths, and goals

About Section

Experience
Add jobs, internships, research, and volunteer work — use bullet points to describe impact

Experience

Education
Include degrees, minors, and any academic honors or societies

Education

Skills & Endorsements
Add relevant skills, and ask peers or colleagues to endorse you

Skills & Endorsements

Featured Section
Highlight projects, blogs, publications, or your resume

Featured Section

AI Prompts to Strengthen Your LinkedIn Profile

📝 Write a Compelling 'About' Section

AI can help you structure and draft your story.

Prompt idea:

"Write a professional LinkedIn summary for a LUMS sophomore majoring in computer science, interested in AI and product design. Keep the tone approachable yet confident."

✨ Pro Tip: After generating, add a personal detail (e.g., society involvement, unique passion, or recent project) so it reflects you.

📌 Improve Job & Internship Descriptions

Turn basic role descriptions into impact-driven highlights.

Prompt idea:

"Rewrite this internship description in a professional tone and show measurable impact: I helped organize events and manage social media."

✨ Pro Tip: Use action verbs and numbers wherever possible—AI can help you quantify and polish, but only you know the real outcomes.

💬 Customize Connection Requests

Avoid the generic "I'd like to connect." AI can help you craft short, polite, and tailored notes.

Prompt idea:

"Write a 2–3 sentence message to connect with a LUMS alum working at McKinsey. Make it professional, friendly, and specific."

✨ Pro Tip: Mention what you admire about their work or career path—it makes your request more genuine.

🎯 Other Ways to Use AI for LinkedIn

Draft strong headline options that go beyond just "Student at LUMS"
Refine posts or articles to share your thoughts more clearly
Generate questions to ask alumni or professionals before an informational interview

🔗 Visit our AI & Career Prep Page for more tips on safe, ethical, and effective use of AI.

Write a Compelling 'About' Section

AI can help you structure and draft your story.

Prompt idea:

"Write a professional LinkedIn summary for a LUMS sophomore majoring in computer science, interested in AI and product design. Keep the tone approachable yet confident."

Pro Tip: After generating, add a personal detail (e.g., society involvement, unique passion, or recent project) so it reflects you.

Improve Job & Internship Descriptions

Turn basic role descriptions into impact-driven highlights.

Prompt idea:

"Rewrite this internship description in a professional tone and show measurable impact: I helped organize events and manage social media."

Pro Tip: Use action verbs and numbers wherever possible—AI can help you quantify and polish, but only you know the real outcomes.

Customize Connection Requests

Avoid the generic "I'd like to connect." AI can help you craft short, polite, and tailored notes.

Prompt idea:

"Write a 2–3 sentence message to connect with a LUMS alum working at McKinsey. Make it professional, friendly, and specific."

Pro Tip: Mention what you admire about their work or career path—it makes your request more genuine.