An Introduction

LinkedIn-What is it?• LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over

150 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals

• With LinkedIn, you can:1. Establish your professional profile

2. Stay in touch with colleagues and friends

3. Explore opportunities

4. Find JOBS

Why Should You Use It?• NETWORKING

• People with more than 20 connections are 34 x more likely to be approached with a job opportunity

• LinkedIn leads social media sites in terms of professional networking and job seeking

• All 500 of the Fortune 500 companies are represented on LinkedIn, either by director-level or higher level employees

• ONLINE VISIBILITY

Google Yourself Lately?

Getting Started Checklist

Email Address

A LinkedIn account

Basic internet navigation

Basic Computer skills

If you have an account

you sign in here.

If you’re new to LinkedIn you sign up

here.

Go to Linkedin.com

YOUR PROFILE

Profile ChecklistAppropriate professional photo

Creative HeadlineSummary

Three recent positionsEducation & Specialties

At least 3 recommendations

Your LinkedIn Profile

Profile Sections

1. Headline

2. Background: Summary and Specialties

3. Experience (recommendations)

4. Skills & Expertise

5. Education

6. Additional Information, Personal Information

Your Headline

Headlines-Examples

Background: Summary and Specialties

Experience

Skills & Expertise

Endorse Your SkillsHave others endorse your skills

Endorse others too

Education

Additional Info, Personal Info

Applications and Sections

MAKING CONNECTIONS: YOUR NETWORK

• Upload your contacts from your email address book – Use the “add connections” tab in the Contacts

menu for this

Getting Started with your Network

Making Connections – General Tips1. Begin by reviewing your profile to make sure it's 100 percent complete,

compelling, and includes a professional headshot- it's important that your profile is not only professional, but interesting

2. ONLY send connection requests to people you know directly!– If a connection is outside of your network, you can send them an inMail

1. If you find a person you’d like to connect with, either for business purposes, or because they work in a similar field – ask your closest connection to them to

introduce you. 2. Take the initiative and attend networking events! (more later)

Making Connections - Groups

• Join groups that are relevant to your industry or job search

LinkedIn Groups- Why Join?

1. the ability to network, find resources or connections and share information

2. you can share or read links to articles or blog posts, or find info on events, such as job fairs, meet-ups, and other events

3. Posting/answering Discussions and News items could help you in establishing some expertise or relationships

Making Connections-RecommendationsA mini recommendation letter!

JOB SEARCHING

Search for Jobs

Apply Now

Apply with Only Your Profile!

Job Search Tips-Be FOUND

1. Check who’s viewing your profile

2. Visit profiles of recruiters and hiring managers Hint: when you look at a job posting, the name of the person who posted it is

visible! View their profile! Send them an InMail expressing your interest in their company

1. LinkedIn for simplyhired.com Once on the website, in the upper right corner click post resume

EXTRAS

There’s an App for That!

There’s an App for That!

CardMunch Business Card ReaderTake a picture with the app and a business cardis converted to a contact automatically. Also shows you LinkedIn profile informationand connections you have in common.

LinkedInStay up-to-date with people in your network. Sync your calendar to get LinkedIn profile information about the people you're meeting with. View and save recommended jobs. Read the latest industry news. Keep up-to-date with your groups. Share content with your network. Follow and learn more about companies.

learn.linkedin.com

Additional Resources

The complete idiot's guide to LinkedIn by Susan GuneliusAvailable from Queens Library

Using LinkedIn by Patrice-Anne RutledgeAvailable from Queens Library

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