Build a Successful LinkedIn Profile

Build your HCIS LinkedIn profile to launch a successful job search

Health IT recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates. Improve your job prospects by creating a strong HCIS profile and network.

What makes an HCIS LinkedIn profile? HCIS skills!

1. Create a LinkedIn Profile

Use the LinkedIn Student Guide to set up your profile on your mobile device. Utilize the four HCIS resources below to showcase your skills and interest in a health IT career.

2. JCCC Professional Headshot Resource

The JCCC Professional Portrait Booth is free for students on campus at the CoLab. Take free professional headshots, perfect for your LinkedIn, résumé, or portfolio! Schedule your appointment today.

Click here for more information and to schedule your session.

3. HCIS Banner Options

Click any thumbnail below to view a banner, then click outside the image to return here.

To save a LinkedIn profile banner: click a thumbnail, right-click the full image, and save. Upload your image to your LinkedIn banner by clicking the pencil icon at the top right corner of your profile.

LinkedIn offers suggestions for free banner ideas through Canva

4. New HCIS Student? New to LinkedIn? HCIS Headline Suggestions for You!

Students can quickly craft their LinkedIn headline using this step-by-step strategy with key skill words and piques (the character above the backslash) at the key: |.Feel free to use these headlines:

- - Healthcare Information Student
  - Your Next HCIS Superstar!
  - Health Information Specialist
  - Health Information Enthusiast

Update your LinkedIn headline with HCIS key skills as you advance in the program. Feel free to add your preferred words and phrases.

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