15 Fill-in-the-Blank LinkedIn Prompts

Written By Rebecca McNeill

Building your personal brand on LinkedIn takes consistency. Consistent posting means constantly thinking about what to write. And for many, thinking about what to write and publicly share feels tedious and daunting.

Very specific, fill-in-the-blank prompts can help you work faster. The 15 prompts below are templates to work from to generate more consistent LinkedIn posting that builds your personal brand. You’ll likely want to customize the language, but the prompts below provide a starting point.

1. Industry Insights:

What’s one major change in [your industry] that you think will shape the next decade? I’ve noticed [change] and here’s why I think it’s crucial for everyone to pay attention___.

2. Personal Reflection

I just celebrated [X milestone], and it got me thinking about how far I’ve come in [X years]. Here’s one lesson I’ve learned: [lesson].

3. Advice to Your Younger Self

If I could give my younger self one piece of advice about [topic], it would be: [advice]. This would have___.

4. Challenges Overcome

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in my career was [X]. Here’s how I overcame it: [steps]. It taught me [valuable lesson].

5. Tips and Tricks

Want to improve your [skill or area of work]? Here are five practical tips that helped me: [tip 1], [tip 2], [tip 3], [tip 4], [tip 5].

6. Book or Resource Recommendation

Just finished reading [book/resource], and it completely changed how I think about [subject]. If you’re interested in [topic], I highly recommend giving it a read."

7. Ask for Opinions (make this one a poll or a post)

I’m curious, about different approaches to handle [X challenge] in your day-to-day work? Would love to hear your thoughts on [topic]!

8. Current Trends

It seems like [trend] is everywhere these days in [industry]. Here’s why I believe this will have a major impact on [X] moving forward: [thoughts]. How do you see this trend shaping the future?

9. Mentorship

A mentor once told me, “[quote].” This piece of advice helped me realize the importance of [lesson]. If you’ve had a mentor who made a difference, what’s the best advice they’ve given you?

10. Celebrating Team Achievements

Big shoutout to my incredible team for helping us achieve [milestone]. Together, we’ve managed to [result/achievement]. It’s inspiring to be part of a team that values [insert some values related to your team]!

11. Career Pivot

Changing career paths isn’t easy, but it can be incredibly rewarding. When I pivoted from [X] to [Y], I faced [challenges]. Here’s how I navigated the transition: [steps]. If you’ve switched careers, what advice would you give?

12. Customer Success

The most rewarding part of my job is when we see a customer achieve [desired result]. It’s moments like this that remind me why I do what I do. What’s one customer success story that has stuck with you?

13. Small Changes, Big Impact

Not all change needs to be dramatic. Sometimes, small adjustments make a huge difference. For example, when I started [small change], it led to [unexpected positive result]. What small change have you made recently that’s had a big impact on your work?

14. Remote Work Culture

Working remotely has changed the way we interact with our teams, but creating a positive culture in a virtual setting is possible. One thing that’s been vital for me is [insert activity]. What’s your secret to maintaining work culture in remote teams?

15. The Importance of Communication in Work Culture

Strong communication is the backbone of any great work culture. In my experience, good communication in organizations involves [insert ideas]. What else would you add to the list?

Rebecca McNeill
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