Giving yourself the best chance of success

March 2014

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TWITTER I’m eating a #donut

FACEBOOK I like donuts

YOUTUBE Here’s a video of me eating a donut

INSTAGRAM Here’s an great photo of my donut

FOURSQUARE This is where I eat donuts

PINTEREST Here’s a donut recipe

SPOTIFY I’m listening to “Donuts”

GOOGLE+ I’m a Google employee who eats donuts

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TWITTER I’m eating a #donut

FACEBOOK I like donuts

YOUTUBE Here’s a video of me eating a donut

INSTAGRAM Here’s an great photo of my donut

FOURSQUARE This is where I eat donuts

PINTEREST Here’s a donut recipe

SPOTIFY I’m listening to “Donuts”

GOOGLE+ I’m a Google employee who eats donuts

LINKEDIN• My skills include donut eating• I’m qualified in donut making• I work in the donut industry• I’m interested in the future of donuts• I’m connected to donut experts• Here’s a video / photo / recipe for donuts

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The #1 Activity on LinkedIn is…

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Viewing Profiles

What does yours say?

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How to be ready for that opportunity…

What you knowWho you knowWho you are

Your Identity- not just what you say but also how you interact

Who you are

Register: Registering for LinkedIn is fast and free!1

Build your profile: Add a professional photo2

Build your profile: Add a professional photo2

Build your profile: Tell people what you’re passionate about2

Build your profile: Tell people what you’re passionate about2

Business student ready to bring expertise, insight and passion to the finance world

This is your Elevator Pitch.

Your Summary

Express your aspirations…

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Build your profile: Show off your experience and qualifications2

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Think Keywords

Your Skills & RecommendationsAdd your skills and expertise – and get endorsed

Add skills

Get endorsed

22Collect valued recommendations

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Go for 100%...Add relevant documentation…

Complete your Profile!

100% complete profiles are 40x more likely to receive opportunities.

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Manage your settings

Your Network – not just for today but for the future

Who you know

Develop your network: Connect with people you know

Friend who goes to Illinois State

Aunt who works for State Farm

Tutor at University

Summer job bossPeers from your

organizations

Develop your network: Send personalised invitations giving context to your connection

So now you have an

awesome profile…and

a growing network…

Use LinkedIn insights to your advantage

What you know

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Employers on LinkedIn

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Follow Companies you are interested in working forFollowers receive relevant updates, news, links – and jobs

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Research companiesDo you feel a connection?

Company mission, products and services

Company culture and employees’ skills

News about the company, industry and competitors

Information about the role – search for members already holding the role / similar roles

Information about the person interviewing you

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Employers proactively target the talent they need using LinkedIn Recruiter

They can search by anything:

– University

– Field of Study

– Graduation Date

– Keywords

– Groups

What about

Jobs?

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Jobs on LinkedInRecommended job matches on your Home page

Your Profile is critical for quality matching – think Keywords.

Jobs: Get an inside edge

70% of jobs come through networking, so see who you know

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Jobs on LinkedInStudent Jobs Portal: linkedin.com/studentjobs

Take a look at alumni from your university…

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Follow your University Page

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www.linkedin.com/alumni

Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying Contacts

Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying contacts

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www.linkedin.com/alumni Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying contacts

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www.linkedin.com/alumni Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying contacts

Find the right Group for you

Finding the Right GroupOn your

homepage

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Many employers have dedicated student groups created for fostering relationships with students they hope to hire soon.

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Groups – get your settings right• Size can be important – but is not always the best

indicator of quality.

• A healthy group has frequent discussion topics, but remains focused on topic.  

• A lot of spam or agency vacancy posts suggest the group is badly maintained.

The top 5 things you should now:

1. Complete and enhance your personal profile

2. Connect and grow your network…

3. Join a relevant networking Group

4. Follow companies you are interested in

5. Be an active collaborator – share, update your status, discuss…GIVE to your network.

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Find out more:

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