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Update your LinkedIn profile to reflect the Â鶹´«Ã½ University brand

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Looking to refresh your LinkedIn profile for the fall? If you haven't already done so, now is the time to update your professional social media to reflect the Â鶹´«Ã½ University brand.

Here's how:

Uploading an Â鶹´«Ã½ banner image

  1. the banner image you wish to use on your profile.
  2. After logging into your LinkedIn account, navigate to your profile (select the Me dropdown in the top right-hand corner, then select View profile).
  3. Select the pencil icon beside the Add profile section and More…
    Add profile section and More button on LinkedIn
  4. Select the pencil icon in the top-right hand corner of the banner.
    Recommended pixel size screen shot on LinkedIn
  5. A window will appear for you to select your new banner image. Select the file you saved in Step 1.
  6. You will then see a preview of your new banner. Select Apply to set your new image.
    Banner preview on LinkedIn
  7. Select Save in the bottom left-hand corner to save your changes.

Updating your company name to Â鶹´«Ã½ University

If the Company field on your position(s) didn’t automatically update from the University Of Ontario Institute of Technology to Â鶹´«Ã½ University, there is a quick fix:

  1. After logging in and navigating to your profile, scroll down to the position(s) you wish to change and select the pencil icon on the far right-hand side.
    LinkedIn position screen shot
  2. In the Company field, delete University of Ontario Institute of Technology and begin typing Â鶹´«Ã½ University. Select Â鶹´«Ã½ University from the drop-down.
    Company drop-down in LinkedInLinkedIn company field
  3. Select Save to save your changes and repeat to update any other Â鶹´«Ã½ positions on your profile.

If you experience difficulties updating your profile, contact socialmedia@ontariotechu.ca.