# LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a professional network where you maintain a profile--headline, experience, skills--that recruiters and hiring managers often check. It complements your resume and portfolio; it does not replace them. A complete profile with links to your work helps people evaluate you after they find you.
## Deeper Context

Keep titles, companies, and dates consistent with your resume. Use the headline and About section to reinforce your positioning. The Featured section can highlight portfolio projects, articles, or case studies. Many applications still require a separate resume; some allow LinkedIn Easy Apply. A single profile URL that includes portfolio and resume reduces friction when you paste one link in applications or messages.

## Related Terms

- [resume](https://foliox.me/glossary/resume)
- [portfolio](https://foliox.me/glossary/portfolio)
- [personal-brand](https://foliox.me/glossary/personal-brand)


## FAQ

### Should my LinkedIn match my resume?

Yes--job titles, companies, and dates should align. Your resume can be more tailored per role; LinkedIn is your general professional profile.

### Is LinkedIn enough for job applications?

Usually not. Many roles still require a resume and sometimes a portfolio. Use LinkedIn to be discoverable and to support applications you submit elsewhere.

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