The Value of LinkedIn
With over 1.2 billion members, LinkedIn is the place to be seen by employers and industry professionals globally.
Expand Your Network
Connect with WGU students, alumni and industry professionals worldwide.
Boost Your Personal Brand
Showcase your skills, experiences and expertise to stand out.
Discover Job Opportunities
Access job listings tailored to your career goals.
Leveraging Linkedin
Download and complete the LinkedIn User Guide. This helpful guide provides clearly defined steps on how to develop a strong LinkedIn profile, develop your network, job search and brand yourself.
Take advantage of all of the perks that come along with being a student or alum and leverage your WGU network!
WGU Alumni & Students LinkedIn Group
Be sure to make this group one of the first LinkedIn groups you join to connect with other WGU students and alumni!
LinkedIn Alumni Tool
Gain career insights on the 209,000+ students and alumni. You can do a search to see what types of positions fellow WGU students and alumni hold, what companies they work for, where they are located, and more!
Use Jobscan to optimize your LinkedIn profile in minutes. Get instant feedback to boost your visibility and attract recruiters for your target roles.
To request a LinkedIn profile review: Email your questions, areas where you need clarification, and your LinkedIn User Guide (including your notes and progress) to careers@wgu.edu. Be sure to include a link to your profile.
We look forward to helping you!
Additional Resources
LinkedIn for Students
Downloadable PDF with helpful steps and insights from LinkedIn to grow your career.
LinkedIn Learning
On-demand professional development courses to build skills and advance your career.
Jobscan
AI-Powered tool to help you optimize your LinkedIn profile for your target jobs, boosting your visibility.
Need help? Visit LinkedIn’s Help Page for technical support:
