This document provides an introduction to using LinkedIn for students. It discusses who uses LinkedIn and why students should join, including to increase visibility, build their professional network, and find jobs. It then provides tips on completing a profile, using keywords effectively, connecting with others strategically, and how to find people, companies, and groups. It also lists some additional LinkedIn resources for students.
6. who’s using LINKEDIN?
SOURCE:
h*p://www.onlinemba.com/blog/social-‐media-‐demographics/
7. why join LINKEDIN?
1) #1 “Professional Network” online
2) Increase your Visibility & Google rank
3) Build your professional Network
4) Obtain professional and industry insights
8. get FOUND for jobs
which social media do you use for recruiting?
linkedin 86.6%
facebook 55.3%
twitter 46.6%
youtube 11.6%
blog 16.0%
none 9.4%
SOURCE: web.jobvite.com/rs/jobvite/images/Jobvite-SRP-2011.pdf
11. 100% COMPLETE profile
1) Add a profile photo
2) List current position + at least 2 prior jobs
3) 5 or more skills on your profile
FRESHNESS counts
4) Write a summary about yourself
5) Fill out your industry and zip code
6) Add where you went to school
7) Have 50 or more connections