Faculty of Information, U of TAlex Howes, Careers Officer

Leveraging

…and other online tools

iSkills - Career Development Series

Building Your Professional NetworkProfessional CommunicationsJob Interview ReadinessResume/CV & Cover Letter WritingLeveraging LinkedIn MMSt PorftolioUXD Portfolio

We’ll talk about …

• Why go online?• LinkedIn

– Why– Profile– Networking tool– Research tool

• 10K Coffees• Slack• Ask an Alum• Final tips

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“It’s no longer enough to simply have a solid resume. Students now need a professional online presence.”

- Holly Paul, US Recruiting LeaderPricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

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Why go online?

• Describe your work experience

• Build your brand• Build your network• Build experience• Explore jobs• Be found

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Why? Because it …• demonstrates to employers that you are well versed in current internet and social media capabilities• helps you to develop and showcase your "personal brand" or your online profile• connects you to opportunities that are otherwise never made available to job seekers because they aren't posted on job boards• builds your professional networking contacts, which are crucial to your job search• allows you to research industries, companies, and positions of interest• makes you visible to hiring managers, recruiters, and other decision makers

8From: San Jose State University, School of Library & Information Science

1. Craft an informative profile headline2. Display an appropriate photo3. Show off your education4. Develop a professional summary

statement5. Fill your “specialties” with keywords6. Like, Comment, Share, Post7. Collect and give recommendations8. Customizer your URL9. Share your work10.Contribute to group conversations

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Privacy Settings

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As a Networking Tool

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Contacts

• Your network• Colleagues you already know• Former supervisors• Friends / peers• Family• Professors (past and present)

• Would you give recommendations for this person? Could they give you a recommendation?

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Asking to Connect

• “It was nice meet you at the ____ event. I enjoyed talking to you about ____. Let’s be sure to stay in touch”

• “I came across your profile and was interested in learning more about your experience. I’m hoping we can stay in touch.”

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As a Research Tool

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What now?• Complete your profile• Grow your network• Join relevant groups• Increase your visibility:

– Ask for recommendations– Ask/answer group questions

• Research companies– Follow companies

• Add LinkedIn URL to: – Your signature, resume, business

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What Else?

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Final Tips

• Know why you’re online• Know where you’re online• Know how you’re online• Manage privacy• Be active• Be professional

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