b'Crafting a LinkedIn profile to help you stand out in a competitive job market can be a daunting task. If you are thinking you will get to it at some stage when you are closer to graduation, well think again. Now is the time because you never know who could be looking or when opportunity might come knocking. Having a professional profile can be a big help in your search for a graduate role and will help build your personal brand. It will allow you to connect with people within the profession, show your commitment, help you find new opportunities, and perhaps give you the edge over other grads. 1. Take the time tomake it shineTake the time to make your profile as complete as possible. This not only increases the odds of your profile appearing in searches, but good quality, relevant content will capture the interest of recruiters and may move you forward in the recruitment process. LinkedIn measures the completeness of your profile and will make suggestions on how you can make it stronger. So dont put it off any longer, fill out as many sections of your profile as is appropriate for your level of experience.You can make your non-legal experience relevant by highlighting your transferable skills, but be careful not to make it too long. Dont add stuff just for the sake of it.'