Hello Community members,
We consider every action you take on the community as mini-milestones to be celebrated! 
The badges on your profile and the rank next to your name are our way of giving back for all that you do in engaging with your fellow community members.
Mission Badges
1. How do you earn Mission Badges?
These are to be awarded automatically by the Community when members perform a certain number of posts or comments in our Community.
2. Types of Mission Badges
Getting Started
You have created your first Community post. Thank you for embarking on this journey with us. Looking forward to getting to know you. Great job!
Top Contributor
You have created at least 10 posts. Your contributions have helped you and our Community to find the answers to open queries. Great job!
You have contributed with unique ideas to our Community. Keep rocking!
Trending Topic
A post you’ve started is becoming popular. Your discussion already has more than 10 comments from your peers. Keep up the great work, and continue to drive interesting conversations.
Popular
Your contribution to this Community is becoming popular. Your contribution was liked by at least 5 of your Community peers. Keep up the great work!
Knowledgeable
You received the knowledgable badge by answering at least 10 questions. You're making a difference by sharing your expertise and knowledge, as well as helping other members progress. Keep up the great work!
Advisor
Congratulations! One of your answers was marked as the ‘’Best Answer,’’ and this means you helped one of your peers. We’re lucky to have members like you in this Community!
First Response
You have commented on a post for the first time. Thank you for sharing your feedback and insights with us. Amazing job!
Majority
Congratulations! One of your contributions received at least 10 likes from your Community peers. We’re lucky to have members like you in this Community.
All-Star
Thank you for being an All-Star member and answering at least 20 questions. You’re making a difference by sharing your expertise and knowledge, as well as helping other members progress. Keep up the great work!
Best 3in] Class
Fantastic work! At least 5 of your answers were marked as best by your fellow Community members. This means you're helping them and contributing to their learnings and successes. We’re lucky to have members like you in this Community.
10 out of 10
Your contributions have helped you and our Community to find the answers to their queries. Great job!
Favorite
Wow! Congratulations on receiving at least 30 likes on one of your contributions from your Community peers. We’re lucky to have members like you in this Community.
Genius
You've achieved Genius level by answering at least 30 questions. You're making a difference by sharing your expertise and knowledge, as well as helping other members progress. Keep up the great work!
Top of Class
Incredible work! At least 10 of your answers were marked as best by your fellow Community members. This means you're helping them and contributing to their learnings and successes. We’re lucky to have members like you in this Community.
Top Creator
You have created or commented on at least 30 posts. Your contributions have helped you and our Community to find the answers to open queries. Incredible job!
Discretionary Badges
1. How do you earn Discretionary Badges?
These are to be awarded by LinkedIn Community Moderators when members stand out in our Community, for example, for consistently helping peers with their questions or providing thoughtful insights on how to successfully use LinkedIn Recruiter or LinkedIn Learning.
2. Types of Discretionary Badges
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Great job joining the Community! Now you will have access to self-service options and an engaged group of users to share best practices, provide feedback, and help others!
MVP
You have contributed to the overall Community at a significant level. You help us take our Community to the next level. Thank you for all that you do!
Mentor
You have provided significant help to other members. Your insightful knowledge helps your peers improve, and we thank you for that!
High-Flyer
You joined the Community in the last 6 months and have contributed to the overall Community at a significant level. Way to go!
Meetup Expert
Congratulations on becoming an official Virtual MeetUp Organizer for the LinkedIn Product Community. We are grateful to have you on board and can't wait to join all the incredible meetup sessions you will run.
Motivator
You have shared inspiring posts and helped other Community members to try new best practices. Thank you for being a great motivator!
Ambassador
Congratulations on your Ambassador award! You are being recognized for being a member who contributed with insight to the overall Community at a very significant level in the last 12 months. Thank you for everything you do for this Community.
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You have helped us by providing feedback. We appreciate the time you take to offer your views and expertise. Keep it coming!
Super Star
You have contributed within a specific group at a significant level. You help us take our Community to the next level. Thank you for all that you do!
How Can You Check Your Badges
To check your badges, you just need to visit the badge section in your Community profile. Your badges are public in the Community, which means any member will be able to see them. Isn’t that great?
Additionally, you will receive a private message within the Community every time you receive a new badge.
How Can You Share Your Badges With Your LinkedIn Network
Every time you win a badge, you are welcome to share your accomplishment on your LinkedIn feed so that your network finds out about your journey to becoming a Talent Community Champion. Additionally, you can also add any badge in the Awards & Honors section of the Accomplishments part of your LinkedIn profile.
Please see below how you can add these to either your Honors & awards and/or featured content:
1. Honors & Awards Section
2. Featured Content Section
We can’t wait to see who joins the Leaderboard! Chime in below to let us know what achievement you’re aiming for!
Thank you, and good luck!
