Step 1:
- Click the “View Profile” tab in the top right corner of your Home feed.
Step 2:
- Scroll down to “Experience.” Click the + sign and click “Add Position”
Step 3:
Under “Add Experience” Pop-up:
- In “Title*”: put “Member”
- In “Company Name*”: put “Leadership Walton at the University of Arkansas” (the page with the red star logo: should say “Company-Higher Education)
- Check the box that says “I am currently working in this role”
- In “Start date*”: put the year you enrolled in Leadership Walton
- Professionals will look at your LinkedIn account and ask you about experiences, make your description so good that they want to ask you and learn more. Think of it like a HOOK sentence from English class that will grab their attention!
- What to know about Leadership Walton
- What we do: “Leadership Walton is a professional development program for undergraduate business students, offering a unique blend of academic, leadership and career development opportunities specifically designed to guide students toward lifelong professional success. The program fills the gap between academic pursuits and workforce preparation through an enhancement to standard education experiences.” (Website)
- Here are some examples of descriptions to start with:
- I am an active member of the professional development organization, Leadership Walton. I participate in monthly meetings and workshops, community service opportunities, and various professional skill building & networking events.
- As an active member of Leadership Walton, I am able to gain professional development skills that bridge the gap between academic and professional success. We participate in exclusive workshops, trainings, and events that develop professional skills outside of the classroom.
Step 4:
- Click “Save” and see Leadership Walton populate under your Experience!!
