Some people slave over their LinkedIn profiles while for others it’s more of an afterthought. Wherever you fall in the spectrum, there’s no denying the role LinkedIn plays in today’s job market.

Potential employers will look you up and you want to make a good impression.

Now is the time to update your profile so that it works to your advantage.

Not sure how to make your profile standout? Use this guide.

Then join the UVM LinkedIn groups to begin networking with fellow alumni.

University of Vermont – This is the public page for the University.

University of Vermont Career Connection – A private group that supports members of the UVM community around issues of career and professional development.

UVM Alumni Association – With more than 12,000 members this group connects UVM alumni and breaks out into geographical subgroups for those looking to network locally.