LinkedIn Profile Audit

Purpose

Optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters, rank higher in search results, and establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. Get discovered by the right opportunities.

When to Use

Use this Skill when you need to:

• Improve your LinkedIn visibility
• Attract recruiter attention
• Establish thought leadership
• Network more effectively
• Transition to a new industry or role

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Gather Current Profile Information

Understand your starting point.

Ask the user:

• Share your current LinkedIn headline
• What is your target role/industry?
• What are your top 3-5 skills to highlight?
• What keywords should you rank for?
• What is your unique value proposition?

Output Variable: profile_input

Step 2: Audit Current Profile

Evaluate against LinkedIn best practices.

Score each section:

• Photo: Professional, recent, friendly
• Banner: Custom, on-brand, not default
• Headline: Keywords + value prop (not just job title)
• About: Story-driven, keyword-rich, CTA
• Experience: Achievement-focused, quantified
• Skills: Relevant, endorsed, prioritized
• Recommendations: Recent, specific, credible

Output Variable: audit_results Context Used: profile_input

Step 3: Research Top Profiles

Find inspiration from leaders in your space.

Use web_search to identify:

• Top profiles in your target role
• Common keywords and phrases
• Engagement strategies that work
• Content themes that resonate

Output Variable: profile_research

Step 4: Create Optimization Plan

Generate specific improvements.

Rewrite:

• Headline: 120 chars max, keywords + outcome
• About: 2,000 chars, hook + story + proof + CTA
• Experience bullets: XYZ achievement format
• Skills section: Prioritized for target role

Output Variable: optimized_content Context Used: profile_input, audit_results

Step 5: Create Action Plan Document

Compile everything into an implementation guide.

Include:

1. Profile Scorecard: Current vs optimized
2. New Headline Options: 3 variations
3. Rewritten About Section: Full text
4. Experience Updates: Optimized bullets
5. Skills to Add/Remove: Prioritized list
6. Content Strategy: Posting recommendations
7. Next Steps: Weekly actions to take

Save using basile_create_document.

Output Variable: optimization_guide