LinkedIn PinpointAnswer & Solution
LinkedIn Pinpoint 594 Answer
LINKEDIN PINPOINT
December 15, 2025
Skills
Interests
Education
Experience
References (upon request)
Hey there! If you played today’s LinkedIn Pinpoint, you probably noticed a very familiar theme. As an analyst who looks at these puzzles every day, I found today’s set of clues to be a perfect example of how the game leads you from broad concepts to a very specific, real-world document. Let’s break down exactly how this puzzle worked and why these clues pointed to one specific answer.
The Solve: A Tale of Wrong Turns
When I first saw the clue "Skills," my mind went in a dozen different directions. In the world of Pinpoint, "Skills" could mean anything from "Video Game Characters" to "Job Requirements." It was a bit too vague to make a solid guess right away, though I suspected it had something to do with self-improvement or professional life.
Then the second clue, "Interests," popped up. Now I was thinking about social media. If you have "Skills" and "Interests," you might be looking at a "Social Media Profile" or maybe an "About Me" page on a website. I almost jumped the gun and guessed "LinkedIn Profile," but I decided to wait for one more clue to be sure.
The third clue was "Education." This really narrowed the field. While you have education on a LinkedIn profile, these three things—Skills, Interests, and Education—are the classic building blocks of a professional identity. At this point, I was leaning heavily toward something related to job hunting.
When "Experience" appeared as the fourth clue, the picture became crystal clear. We were looking at the standard sections of a professional document. I was 90% sure the answer was "Resume," but I wanted to see that final clue just to be certain I wasn't missing a nuance.
The final clue, "References (upon request)," was the total "aha!" moment. That specific phrasing is a classic staple of the job application world. It’s a line that has been written at the bottom of millions of CVs over the decades. Putting all five together—Skills, Interests, Education, Experience, and References—it was obvious that these are all the standard parts of a resume.
Lessons Learned
* Identify the "Anchor Phrase": Some clues are more powerful than others. While "Skills" is generic, "References (upon request)" is an anchor phrase that is almost exclusively associated with one thing: a resume. Always look for the most specific clue to lock in your answer.
* Think in Categories: When you see a list of items, ask yourself, "What container do all of these things fit into?" In this case, the "container" was a document used for job hunting.
* Don't Guess Too Early on Broad Terms: "Skills" and "Interests" appear in many places (dating apps, social media, bios). Waiting for the third or fourth clue helps you avoid wasting guesses on "close but not quite" answers like "Identity" or "Profile."
* Watch for Formal Language: The inclusion of "(upon request)" signaled that the answer needed to be something formal and professional, rather than something casual like a "Hobby List."
Expert Q&A
Why was "Parts of a resume" the answer instead of just "Job Application"?
While these clues are part of an application, they specifically represent the structural headers found within the document itself. "Parts of a resume" accurately describes the relationship between all five clues as section titles.
Could "LinkedIn Profile" have been a valid answer for this puzzle?
It’s a very close guess, but "References (upon request)" is a bit of an old-school resume tradition that isn't a standard "section" on a LinkedIn profile in the same way it is on a traditional paper resume.
Is "Interests" still a common part of a resume today?
Yes, though it’s often optional. Many people include an interests section to show culture fit or to spark conversation during an interview, which is why it remains a recognized "part" of the document.
Why are "Skills" and "Experience" usually listed separately?
In the context of a resume, "Experience" tells