Linked In Tutorial
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This document provides tips for using the professional social media platform LinkedIn. It discusses how LinkedIn can be used to connect with classmates, find internships and jobs, and manage one's professional online profile. The document advises treating LinkedIn like a professional networking site rather than a personal social media platform. It also provides guidance on building an effective personal profile, photo, summary, and connections on LinkedIn.
![LinkedIn Connection Requests
Example 1
Hi Laurie…
A friend of yours, [insert name here]
suggested I connect with you as I am
new to LinkedIn and just learning the
ropes. I would appreciate any help you
may offer.
Thanks
[insert your name]
Example 2
Hi Laurie…
Last September I had the pleasure of
meeting you at the Web 2.0
Conference in NYC. While I knew no
one you took the time to talk with me
and offered some places to visit while I
was in your town.
Thanks so much and I look forward to
reconnecting.
[insert your name]
Brief is fine, just make it PERSONABLE!
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Linked In Tutorial
- 1. Professional Social Networking With LinkedIn Made By Vishal Sharma
- 2. About LinkedIn • 60 million professionals • 200,000+ organizations • Over 150 industries • 2.1 million students • 37,000 university groups Made By Vishal Sharma
- 3. • Connect with classmates, faculty, and family professionally • Find new opportunities for internships and full time positions • Manage what potential employers learn about you from the Internet Made By Vishal Sharma
- 4. What to do on LinkedIn or what not to do on LinkedIn LinkedIn is NOT... • A place for party photos • A place to update the status of your cat • A traditional job board LinkedIn IS… • A Professional Social Networking Site • A network that allows you to make the most out of trusted professional networks Made By Vishal Sharma
- 5. • How do I get Experience without a Job? How do I get a Job without Experience? • Building Your Professional Brand • What Kinds of Jobs Do I Want? • Finding and Pursuing Your Career Passion • How Can I Network if I Don’t Know Anyone? • Building and Maintaining a Professional Network Made By Vishal Sharma
- 6. LinkedIn is the Solution to the Biggest Career Challenges Cont. How does this Help me Get a Job? Turning Relationships into Opportunities How can I stand out from the crowd? Researching and Prepping for Interviews and other opportunities Made By Vishal Sharma
- 7. Your Photo Make it professional, but not stiff Headshots are the best Look like you’d look for a job interview Please – no: Family members Politicians Pets Sports gear Just you – looking professional and great Made By Vishal Sharma
- 8. Your Personal Brand Build a great profile More people will look at your LinkedIn profile than will ever look at your resume You want to be viewed as an • Engaged and savvy business person • Interesting and active human being Made By Vishal Sharma
- 9. Your Summary More informal than a resume Summary or a professional bio A rough rule-of thumb is that it should be between 100 to 250 words long You describe ‘who you are’ and ‘what you want’ You should have some personal information – • Activities • Causes Stay away from controversial areasMade By Vishal Sharma
- 10. LinkedIn Connection Requests Example 1 Hi Laurie… A friend of yours, [insert name here] suggested I connect with you as I am new to LinkedIn and just learning the ropes. I would appreciate any help you may offer. Thanks [insert your name] Example 2 Hi Laurie… Last September I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Web 2.0 Conference in NYC. While I knew no one you took the time to talk with me and offered some places to visit while I was in your town. Thanks so much and I look forward to reconnecting. [insert your name] Brief is fine, just make it PERSONABLE! Made By Vishal Sharma
- 11. Additional Sections There are a myriad of other LinkedIn profile sections including: Organizations Skills Courses Personal Details Interests Volunteering & Causes Honors and Awards Education Use the resume guidelines of not adding ‘controversial’ Organizations to your list You have the ability to list up to 50 Skills on your profile 10 is probably a great start Made By Vishal Sharma
- 12. Common LinkedIn Mistakes Among College Students • The generic invitation to connect • Shows lack of effort into building a relationship • Lack of Sensitivity • Like a resume, a profile should be brief and targeted • Spelling/grammatical errors, inconsistencies • Just as you would carefully review your resume, you should check your profile • Weak Headline • Clearly identify yourself and your career interest • No Recommendations • Recommendations serve as a powerful resource for potential employers to see previous colleagues endorse you. Made By Vishal Sharma
- 13. LinkedIn Success! Made By Vishal Sharma Follow me : www.facebook.com/VishalNeverGiveUp www.twitter.com/vishal007770 http://bit.ly/1x4NxdW (G+) Thank You