Let Your Connections Know You’ve Got IT

LinkedIn now lets you add our certifications to your profile!

 LinkedIn recently introduced a new feature on individual profile pages, sections. This gives you the option to add certifications, along with other things like Languages, Patents, Publications and Skills.

It is super easy and a great way to highlight your achievements to your network. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Go to Edit Profile mode in your LinkedIn profile page. Find Add sections at the bottom.
2. When you click on Add sections you will have the option to add sections, including certifications.
3. Select Certifications and click on Add to Profile.
4. Fill-in the Certification Name field. Remember to use CompTIA in front of the name, i.e. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, to be sure your profile will show up in searches.
5. Fill-in CompTIA under Certification Authority.
6. Click on Add Certification.

It is that simple to show the world you’ve got IT!