Crafting a LinkedIn Profile That Stands Out
In the digital age, your LinkedIn profile is often the first impression you make, your personal introduction to potential employers, collaborators, and professional communities. It’s where your achievements meet your personality and where opportunities begin.
Vivi, our Marketing Specialist at BI, shares a few key insights on how to make your profile shine:
1. Start with a Strong Photo and Headline
Your profile photo is your handshake. Choose a professional yet friendly image that reflects confidence and approachability.
Then, make your headline more than a job title — use it to express what you do best and what drives you. For example:
“Interior Designer | Creating Functional Spaces with Purpose and Light.”
This small change helps others understand your expertise at a glance.
2. Tell Your Story
Your About section is where your personality comes through. Instead of a list of skills, tell your story:
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What motivates you in your work?
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What values guide your decisions?
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How do you bring value to your projects or team?
Keep it authentic and clear. A genuine tone helps you connect beyond your résumé.
3. Show Your Impact
Use your Experience section to showcase achievements rather than just tasks. Highlight measurable results, completed projects, or moments you’re proud of.
For example:
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“Managed a campaign that reached over 50,000 people and boosted engagement by 30%.”
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“Redesigned client workflows, improving efficiency across two departments.”
Numbers make your story credible and memorable.
4. Stay Active
An optimized profile is great — but an active one is powerful. Engage with your network:
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Share articles or updates about your field.
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Comment on others’ posts thoughtfully.
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Congratulate peers on achievements.
Each interaction strengthens your presence and builds meaningful connections.
Your LinkedIn profile is more than a professional summary — it’s your evolving personal brand. Investing time in crafting it with care can open doors to new collaborations, job opportunities, and inspiring conversations.
As Vivi reminds us: “A great profile doesn’t just tell people what you do — it shows them who you are.”
Apply for BA Business Administration
To meet our admission requirements for the Bachelor degree programs in Business Administration, one needs to hold the German Abitur / Fachabitur or equivalent. Any foreign qualification will need to meet the equivalence criteria to these German certificates, which is set by the German Central Office for Foreign Education.
The requirements for equivalence vary from country to country. We have summarized a few of the most frequently asked about education systems:
To confirm whether you meet the requirements to study in Germany, the German Academic Exchange Service provides an English language resource here.
For the original German source, please check the homepage of the Kulturministerkonferenz here.
There are four admission possibilities:
Direct general admission – you are qualified to start undergraduate studies into any subject area.
Direct subject-restricted admission – you are qualified to begin undergraduate studies in the subject area you have previously studied.
Subject restricted admission to a preparatory course/the Feststellungsprüfung (university qualification exam) – you require additional periods of study before you can begin undergraduate studies in Germany, see more information below.
Admission is not possible without additional proof of education – the qualification you hold is not equivalent to a university entrance qualification in Germany. You will need to complete further qualifications to meet the admission requirements.
Preparatory Course / Additional Studies
If you current educational qualficiations do not fully meet the Abitur/ Fachabitur-level in Germany, and you will need a Preparatory Course or additional studies, here are your 3 options:
Option 1: International Year One
Through our brand new partnership with the Touro University Berlin, the International Year One is the perfect pathway to fulfill one year of university study after higher secondary education, ensuring a smooth transition into our bachelor programs in business administration.
Find out more here.
Option 2: Study time
As an alternative to our International Year One, you can enroll at a university outside of Germany, and complete the first academic year of a bachelor´s degree successfully. In order to meet the admission requirements, the university and program must be fully accredited, you must choose the same or related subject you intend to apply for at BI, and you must complete the first academic year with all courses and credits successfully. For some countries, you may need to complete more than 1 academic year.
If you choose this route, you would be welcome to apply as a transfer student into a higher semester. Read more about this in the ‘Transfer students and course acknowledgments’ section.
Option 3: Studienkolleg
A 'Studienkolleg' is a university preparatory course to prepare your for German universities. There are different types of Studienkolleg programs, for business programs, you would need to choose the 'W' or 'WW' course.
German language is required for anyone wanting to study at a Berlin-accredited university after completing the Studienkolleg.Therefore, it is not a typical route for our students.
For more information on Studienkolleg programs, click here.
Please note that Berlin International can only consider applicants who meet the admission requirements for the desired program.
All applicants who meet them will be subject to faculty selection and seat availability per program.
Applicants for our bachelor programs in Business Administration can join our International Year One, through our new partner Touro University Berlin, to meet the admission requirements mentioned above.
Find out more here.
Start into Fall Semester 2026-2027:
Applications are open!
The application process for studying BA Business Administration at Berlin International is straightforward. You can simply and safely share your personal information through our online application platform. After receiving a confirmation email with a link, a copy of the following documents can be uploaded:
- Passport
- High school diploma certificate with transcript (German Abitur, Fachabitur or equivalent). Please also submit an official translation of the diploma and transcript into English or German if they are in another language.
- University certificate with transcript (if applicable). Please also submit an official translation of the diploma and transcript into English or German if they are in another language.
- English language test certificate (CEFR level B2 or above)
For more information, including course acknowledgement and transfer applications, please use the menu item Admission.
Our BA Business Administration programs are taught in English. We will require proof of your language skills. German knowledge is not required.
If your language skills are at CEFR Level B2 or above, one of the following currently valid language test certificates and scores can be accepted for your application:
- TOEFL ITP: 543
- TOEFL IBT: 74
- IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall
- Cambridge FCE: B2
- PTE Academic: 59
- Duolingo: 120
- BI internal exam/ BAU 'English Language Proficiency Exam': 60/100
- IB Diploma: English A or B at HL or SL
- German Abitur
The score must be earned within the last two years.
If you have not completed high school in a majority-English speaking country (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand) or a bachelor's degree fully in English, an approved language exam is required in order to qualify for admission.
You are welcome to attend the internal Berlin International language proficiency exam. It will be hosted online, participation is free of charge and can be offered once an application to one of our programs has been made and admission requirements have been met.
For the dates of our next language proficiency exam, see the Language Requirements tab on our Admissions Page.
Preparatory School:
If you do not yet have CEFR level B2 English and are eligible to study in a BA program at BI, you can sign up for our English Preparatory School.
