How Why to Save a LinkedIn PDF of Your Profile Before Updates

How Why to Save a LinkedIn PDF of Your Profile Before Updates Do you keep a LinkedIn PDF file? Yes? No?Have you ever wished you could remember the words you used in an old version of your LinkedIn profile:Like when you realize an earlier iteration described your accomplishments better?Or you think a change hurt your SEO?If you save your LinkedIn profile to a PDF file before each change, then you dont have to remember anything.The Client Email That Prompted This PostI ask this question because of an email I received from one of my clients last night:This client is a consultant who has been evolving his business model and tweaking his LinkedIn profile to reflect the changes â€" but not saving each version of his profile along the way.How To Save Your LinkedIn Profile as a PDFTo avoid losing text you might need later, save your profile to a PDF before you update it. It couldn’t be easier to do.As shown with the red arrows below:Click More.Click Save to PDF.How to Name Your PDF FilesYou will see find that LinkedIn downloads your PDF file in a few seconds.The filename is Profile. I like to rename my files like this: LinkedIn Account Profile, 08.04.19. That name makes the files simple to find and lets me search for old versions by approximate date.What You Get in Your LinkedIn PDFOpen your profile and your download. Compare the two and you will see that LinkedIn mostly gives you narrative text.My download includes my:Name.Headline.Location.Summary.Experience.Education.Contact information.Top 3 skills.Certifications.Honors Awards.Publications.If theres something in particular you want to save, be sure to check your PDF for it. If its not there, take a screenshot of it and name the file consistently with your download.The most glaring omission I see is a complete Skills list.Why Create a LinkedIn PDF?If you save a copy of each version of your LinkedIn profile, then you never have to reinvent the wheel if you want to restore all or part of an earlier iteration.Our careers shift. Sometimes we head in old directions. When we do, its good to be able to go to an earlier file. Thus, make saving your current profile the first step you take on every update.Beyond that, each version of your profile documents your career. Those versions are your history. Someday your biographer or your  kids might find them priceless.Let’s Connect on LinkedInPlease don’t hesitate to invite me to connect on LinkedIn  here:  Donna Svei, Executive Resume Writer. The more I know about my readers, the better I can make my blog.Image: Fotolia/momius Updated August 2019 2015 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Le t her background and experience inform your job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or email Donna for more information. LinkedIn â€" Profile Updates (2 Posts)