Learn why LinkedIn is a valuable asset for promoting your career and building your social network. This presentation gives and overview of the benefits of LinkedIn, along with step-by-step instructions on how you can build an effective profile.

1. Starting Your Professional Social Network
Getting Started on Linked In
Presented by Shanna Kurpe

2. Today’s Agenda
Discover the Value of LinkedIn
Create a LinkedIn Account
Set-Up a Successful Profile

3. The Value of LinkedIn
Get in the Professional Loop
Maintain Existing Connections
Make New Connections
Find Internships and Jobs
Promote Your Personal Brand
Get Found

4. LinkedIn Success Story
Chuck Hester of Raleigh, North Carolina
Chuck's connections on LinkedIn helped him land his current
job. After relocating his family to North Carolina from
California, Chuck began using LinkedIn to reach out to
marketing professionals in the area. Among them was the
chief executive of iContact, an e-mail software company
where Chuck is now the corporate communications director.
Doyle, Alison. “LinkedIn Success Stories: Job Seeker Success on LinkedIn.” About.com. n.d. Web. 1 May 2011.

5. How to Create an Account
What You Will Need:
Valid Email Address
Professional Bio
List of Current and Past
Positions
List of Education
List of Awards and
Achievements
Professional Headshot

6. How to Create an Account
Step 1: Visit
www.LinkedIn.com
Step 2: Create an Account
First Name
Last Name
Valid Email Address
Secure Password

7. How to Create an Account
Start Professional Profile
Employment Status
Zip Code
Company
Job Title

8. How to Create an Account
Make Connections
Email
Password

9. How to Create an Account
Confirm Your Email
Address
Open Your Inbox
Find Email from
Linked In
Click on
Confirmation Link

10. How to Create a Profile
Complete Your Profile
Summary/Bio
Professional Experience
Education
Website
Twitter Feed
Vanity URL
Personal Information
Contact Settings
Recommendations
Connections

11. How to Create a Profile
Edit Privacy Settings
Set Email Preferences

12. The End
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