How to use LinkedIn effectively as an international student in the UK job market

Profile basics — do this before anything else:n

• Complete your profile to 100% before connecting with anyone — a blank profile gets ignored
• Use a professional headshot (not a holiday photo)
• Write a headline that describes what you do or are becoming, not just your degree

nnBuilding connections:n

• Connect with every person you meet at university — classmates, lecturers, guest speakers, careers fair contacts
• Always add a personal note to connection requests — even 2 sentences
• Engage with content before asking for anything

nnInformational interviews:n

• A polite message asking for a 20-minute virtual chat has a much higher response rate than most people expect
• Prepare 3 specific questions — not things you could find on the company website

nnUKBuddy LinkedIn Strategy Guide