Anonymous wrote:put the dates of your last professional role(s). Then just put "marketing professional" or "blah blah industry professional". really just keep your profile minimal. do not mention family in your profile at all.
Use it to connect with old colleagues, friends, and folks in places where you want to work. Keep it as a networking resource, but then message or call those people via email or phone and do informational interviews outside of LinkedIn. Basically, use it like a work phone book where you are listed and you have other names listed.
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Just put your last job as a general description. Or if you're doing volunteer or freelance work, put that in.