5 Creative Ways to Supercharge Your LinkedIn (say Hi! to the Featured Section)

When it comes to powering your LinkedIn profile, the Featured section is an untapped goldmine.

While your Experience and Skills sections tell part of your professional story, the Featured area allows you to show — not just tell — what you’re capable of.

By uploading rich multimedia content, you can make your profile more interactive and engaging.

This helps you stand out from the sea of traditional text-based profiles.

Ready to take your personal branding to new heights?

Here are 5 creative ways to supercharge your Featured section:

1. Showcase Major Projects or Portfolios

Did you spearhead a major initiative or lead a high-impact project? Share images, videos, documents or links to bring it to life.

You can also feature an online portfolio to exhibit samples of your work.

2. Highlight Written Works or Publications

Have any articles, ebooks, blog posts or other written pieces you’ve authored? Add them to your Featured section with cover images and links.

It’s a great way to demonstrate your subject matter expertise.

3. Celebrate Certifications or Awards

Earned a major certification or professional award? Don’t let it get buried — upload images celebrating your accomplishments.

These types of credentials can catch the eye of recruiters quickly.

4. Share Testimonials or Recommendations

Have a few glowing testimonials from clients, managers or colleagues? Feature them towards the top of your profile as powerful social proof.

You can upload text images, documents or video clips.

5. Curate Your Top-Performing Posts

If you’ve published popular LinkedIn posts or content that has performed well, consider featuring the top pieces in this section.

It shows your industry thought leadership and personal brand strength.

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Now you have plenty of inspiration for refreshing your Featured section!

Take 10 minutes this week to gather and upload 2–3 pieces of multimedia content.

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