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If my husband and I have the same email address, how do we both register on LinkedIn?

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You can't. One of you will have to create a new email account.

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What do i do if my spouse and I share an email account?

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You can create a personal email account for free. Common free email sites are Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo.

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Do I have to answer all of the questions when setting up my account?

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Yes, you are required to answer the questions and also to read and agree to the terms and conditions.

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My email address tied to LinkedIn was with previous employer. I am no longer employed at this business. How do I keep my same LinkedIn account and change the email address and password?

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Log into your LinkedIn account, click the "Me" drop-down in the upper-right corner, and select "Settings & Privacy" to make changes to your profile.

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Is it important to use my entire name when I create a LinkedIn account?

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Using your first and last name should be good. You don't need to use your middle name, but you can choose to use your middle initial if you would like. It is all up to you.

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Is it required to post a photo of my on LinkedIn profile?

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No, it's not required.

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How do I update my LinkedIn account?

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You would need to hit the "update" button on the top right side on the home page.

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How do I attach my resume to my LinkedIn account?

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Press ALT and F4 at the same time and it will open the resume attachment window.

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How do I create a blog within LinkedIn?

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You cannot create a blog within LinkedIn.

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Do I need to pay for a LinkedIn account?

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No you do not need to pay for a LinkedIn account. There is a choice of Basic (Free) and Premium. Choose the free account if you don't want to pay and don't want all the features the paid version offers.

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If I am a student and have no experience, then what should I do?

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Complete your profile as much as you can. Focus on what subjects you studied in school or what extra curricular activities you may have achieved. Consider doing short courses or attaining qualifications/licences to make yourself more employable.

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