Having an online account, especially business or official accounts like LinkedIn, helps to build one's trust and chances of securing an opportunity in the 21st century.

Try Google searching your name, you'll see that your LinkedIn profile comes up first before others, that means it's been Search Engine Optimized for that.

Here is a little story from Miracle Ewim on Headstart Africa Community Facebook Group about how she got an appointment on LinkedIn. Read Story

Why You Should Create A LinkedIn Account.
Having read that little story, here are some reasons you should create your account asap;
3 Credible Reasons Why You Should Have LinkedIn Profile