Overview: steps to build your profile
Creating your profile is an important step to getting the most out of bulbstorm. The profile helps you connect with other bulbers and communicate who you are, what you do, and what you find interesting.
Mini-bio: a brief intro
- This is your short 80-character introduction.
- Use it to tell others who you are, what you like, and what you've done or want to do.
- Tip: Look at bulber profiles for ideas on what to include in your mini-bio.
Full bio: a personal summary
- The full bio is your personal summary; share more about your skills, capabilities and interests.
- Include information about your innovations, professional experience, or any other details.
Expertise: categories and keywords
- Expertise categories represent broad areas of experience.
- Tip: Select the categories in which you experience you're willing to share with others.
- Expertise keywords allow you to share specific, unique experience.
- Tip: think across all areas of your life and include experience from hobbies and interests, as well as credentials, industry experience, and key skills.
LinkedIn: professional bio
- LinkedIn allows individuals to create a professional summary, similar to an online resume, and share this information with others.
- Link to your LinkedIn profile to share more of your professional experience on bulbstorm.
- Tip: Look for the "public profile" link listed on a LinkedIn profile
Interests: categories and keywords
- Interest categories represent general topical areas. Select areas related to your personal and professional interests to indicate your interests.
- Interest keywords let you share the specifics of your interests
