Chanbopich Tann on LinkedIn: I'm happy to share that I have graduated with a Master of Science in… (2024)

FAQs

Should you post about your graduation on LinkedIn? ›

However, announcing your graduation on LinkedIn isn't just for congratulations. Instead, your graduation announcement on LinkedIn lets your professional connections know you are now officially qualified in your area of study and are likely seeking full-time professional employment.

In the "School" field, enter the name of the school where you were enrolled. In the "Degree" field, select "Unfinished".

"I have graduated" is present perfect; "I graduated" is past simple. Both are correct.

"I graduated from college" is the most accepted use of graduate in this context. You can also say "I graduated college" or "I was graduated from college." Both are frequently used, but to some people they are considered incorrect.

Why is LinkedIn important for recent graduates and recent certifications holders? It's the home of many recruiters and hiring managers that are looking for talent (and looking for people that have your skills). You worked hard, so make sure you put your academic credentials to work!

Inspirational graduation quotes

“You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.” — Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places You'll Go!”

Write a post about your recent graduation. Try to keep this short and sweet, but it's okay to mention a couple of highlights or notable accomplishments from your time in school. Mention what's next for you. This could be the industry you want to work in, your dream job, or your long-term goals.

How do you say you are a graduate student on LinkedIn? ›

Include as much detail as you can in 120 characters. A good formula to follow is “Keyword + Job Title or Student + affiliation | Area of specialization.” A headline like, “Political Science PhD Candidate | Graduate Research Assistant at Duke University | Security, Peace, and Conflict” is descriptive.

Takeaways: Listing Unfinished Degree on Resume

Mention your degree program, school name, and expected graduation date, if your education is still ongoing. If you're not going to finish your education, find a way to make your incomplete degree work in your favor and present yourself in the best light.

I think that depends on how old you are. Because ageism is alive and well in the workplace, I advise my clients who are 50+ NOT to share their graduation date on their LinkedIn profile because it is so often used to calculate age. The exception to this is if you just recently completed a degree program.

Be as specific and keyword heavy as you can. For instance: “Honors Marketing Grad from UCONN Seeking Opportunity in Consumer Packaged Goods” or “Recent LSU Grad with Extensive Nonprofit Experience.” For ideas, check out the profile headlines of other recent grads or entry-level employees you admire.