The Career Edit: The LinkedIn Refresh

The Career Edit: The LinkedIn Refresh is a strategic LinkedIn profile service for folks who are ready for their online presence to reflect the level they are actually operating at.

I know, I know. “Why do I have to be on LinkedIn? It’s SO CORNY, Vanessa!”

This service is for the person whose experience, skills, and impact make sense in real life, but aren’t yet translating clearly or effectively on LinkedIn. Whether you’re actively job searching, positioning yourself for a career pivot, expanding your visibility, growing your network, seeking speaking opportunities, strengthening your case for grants or funding, or wanting your digital presence to better reflect your work, this package was designed to help you show up with more clarity, stronger positioning, and greater confidence.

A strong LinkedIn profile shouldn’t exist in isolation. The best LinkedIn profiles are usually built alongside résumés that run parallel in language, positioning, and direction. That alignment matters. It’s often counterproductive to invest in a strong LinkedIn profile while still relying on a résumé that is outdated, unclear, or poorly positioned. For that reason, it is highly recommended that you have both documents aligned, or at minimum, have your résumé reviewed by me before purchasing this service. A polished LinkedIn profile paired with a weak résumé can create disconnect, confusion, and missed opportunities.

If you’re considering this package, I suggest sending me your résumé first, to hello@vanessasmithers.com to receive insight on direction.

What’s Included:

• One professionally refreshed LinkedIn profile (banner, headline, skills load up, About Me section optimization, role elaboration, etc.)

• One 20-minute onboarding call

• One 20-minute wrap-up call

• Two rounds of revisions

How It Works:

After purchase, you will receive a Career Services Questionnaire and service agreement. Both are required before work can begin.

The questionnaire is designed to gather the detail, context, and nuance needed to strengthen your LinkedIn profile with care, strategy, and language that accurately reflects the truth of your work. The agreement outlines the scope of work, timelines, revision policy, client responsibilities, and full terms and conditions connected to the service.

Your 20-minute onboarding call will take place after your questionnaire has been submitted and reviewed. The 20-minute wrap-up call will take place after revisions have been completed.

Turnaround Time:

• Standard turnaround time is 10-12 business days

• Turnaround begins only once all required materials have been received in full

• This includes your completed questionnaire, signed agreement, current LinkedIn profile link, and any requested supporting documents

• If materials are submitted late or incomplete, the turnaround window will shift accordingly

Revisions:

• Two rounds of revisions are included

• Revisions are intended for thoughtful refinements, clarification, and adjustments within the original scope of the project

• Any significant rewrites, added materials, or new direction introduced after the project has begun may be subject to an additional fee

Expedited Support:

• Expedited service may be available depending on schedule and capacity

• To inquire about rush support, please email hello@vanessasmithers.com

Please Note:

• All sales are final

• Due to the time, strategy, and preparation involved, no refunds will be issued once purchase has been made

A strong profile can open doors, but only when the language knows what it’s doing.