LinkedIn Level 1 Tips for Creating and Improving your LinkedIn Profile
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This document summarizes a webinar about using LinkedIn effectively. It discusses why joining LinkedIn is important for finding jobs and opportunities. It provides tips for creating a strong profile, including using a professional photo, focusing on key components like the headline and summary, and examples of good profiles. The webinar also recommends next steps like connecting with others, joining groups, and getting recommendations to fully utilize LinkedIn's professional networking capabilities.
LinkedIn Level 1 Tips for Creating and Improving your LinkedIn Profile
- 1. School of Economics and Business Administration School of Economics and Business Administration Lunchtime Webinar Series THINK GLOBALLY. LEAD RESPONSIBLY.
- 2. School of Economics and Business Administration Patricia V. Acosta, M.Ed., Career Services Advisor SEBA Graduate Career Services 925-631-8129 or pva1@stmary-ca.edu
- 3. School of Economics and Business Administration LinkedIn Overview ◦ Why join LinkedIn? ◦ How to use LinkedIn? Most important aspects of your profile ◦ Use a professional photo ◦ Components to focus on first ◦ Good profiles ◦ Next steps
- 4. School of Economics and Business Administration Over 400 Million users from 200 countries, representing 170 industries (Oct 2016) 27% of LinkedIn users are recruiters Launched in 2003 The social networking site designed specifically for the business community Basic membership is free
- 5. School of Economics and Business Administration Why join LinkedIn? Be discoverable and get hired – it’s where people go when they want to learn about you Find new opportunities for internships and full time positions Connect with classmates, faculty, and colleagues on a professional level
- 6. School of Economics and Business Administration How to use LinkedIn? Build and maintain professional relationships Build and maintain your professional BRAND and market yourself in your field Research staff at companies as you prepare for interviews and other opportunities
- 7. School of Economics and Business Administration Use a professional photo Members who include a profile photo receive 21 times more profile views and up to 36 times more messages
- 8. School of Economics and Business Administration Components to focus on first Photo: no babies, dogs, or other people Headline: change the default and make a pitch Industry & Location: your targets Summary: be specific and be human Skills: in your profile & as keywords in your summary Media: presentations, PDFs, SoundCloud, videos Show your personality!
- 9. School of Economics and Business Administration Good profiles linkedin.com/in/guoweina linkedin.com/in/salvador-ortiz linkedin.com/in/shelbydemello
- 10. School of Economics and Business Administration Join LinkedIn and create your profile Turn off activity broadcasts in settings and change “Notify your network?” to no Update components to focus on first (as listed in previous slide) Customize your LinkedIn URL Add connections - find people from school or work, then browse their connections (tip: click on advanced search to search by school for classmates and alumni)
- 11. School of Economics and Business Administration Join the Saint Mary’s College LinkedIn Group Join the biggest and most active groups to engage and connect with motivated people in your industry Ask previous employers or professional contacts for recommendations Make an appointment with SEBA Graduate Career Services
- 12. School of Economics and Business Administration School of Economics and Business Administration Thank You THINK GLOBALLY. LEAD RESPONSIBLY.