The Value of LinkedIn

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.
LinkedIn is a powerful platform for professional networking, career development, and personal branding. It connects individuals with industry professionals, potential employers, and colleagues, offering opportunities for collaboration and job discovery. Users can showcase their expertise, build their network, and stay informed about industry trends. LinkedIn also serves as a valuable tool for companies to find top talent, promote their brand, and engage with their audience. Through features like job postings, recommendations, and thought leadership content, LinkedIn helps professionals expand their reach and grow their careers.
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!
As you work through the activities in the guide, a career advisor is here to assist with any questions, provide clarification, and offer support.
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 Learning
An online educational platform with 16,000+ courses to help you discover and develop business, creative, and technology skills through expert-led course videos.
Need help? Visit LinkedIn’s Help Page for technical support: