linkedin workshop (june 2013)
DESCRIPTION
This session is delivered and designed by June Kay, Careers Development Consultant in the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Centre (Durham University), with the section covering publications and outputs designed and delivered by James Bisset, Academic Liaison Librarian (Research Support). Networking with LinkedIN (November 2013) slides. Delivered as part of the Durham University Researcher Development Programme. Further Training available at https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/research/training/TRANSCRIPT
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Networking & Job Search Through LinkedIn
June KayPostgraduate Careers Consultant
James BissetResearcher Support Librarian
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Social Media -Why bother?
Strong online presence highlights your credibility and current
status to future employers and allows them to contact you
Milkround Social Media Survey
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Motivation and the ability to network have far greater impact on research productivity
than age, gender, job satisfaction, managerial support or teaching load.
University College Dublin / Academic Profession in Europe: Responses to Societal Challenges
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www.linkedIn.com
• the world's largest professional network• more than 100 million users • not a social networking site like Facebook or
Bebo• used by professionals to network and get
advice• more than 45% students and graduates
have a profile
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Join now!
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Initial ImpressionProfessional Headline - What’s your one sentence story?
Not PhD student Durham University or Research Associate Durham University
Photograph – professional appearance, head and shoulders shot
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Summary
Use the summary area to demonstrate who you are
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ExperienceKeep your roles and responsibilities short and highlight
key achievements or impact
Ask for recommendations
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EducationAs with your
CV gives details
relevant for the area of work you wish to pursue
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Courses
Select from all courses attended through employment and education including doctoral training programme
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Skills & Expertise
Don’t be modest – reflect on transferable skills as well as research specific and technical skills
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PublicationsOver to James…..
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Publications and dissemination of your research
Add sections for publications, slideshare presentations, blog posts
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Publications and dissemination of your research
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Publications and dissemination of your research
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Publications and dissemination of your research
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Publications and dissemination of your research
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Publications and dissemination of your research
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Boost dissemination of your research by
creating additional access points
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Share your publication experience directly with
employers who won’t necessarily have access to the
published version
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If:1) deposited in DRO or
2) deposited in another open access repository or
3) published open access in journal
– can link to full text directly from LinkedIN profile
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GroupsJoin up to 50 groups
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Groups Search by key word e.g. Actuarial
Ask to join
Look at membership list
Follow and participate in discussions
Ask for / give advice and help
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Groups
• Search box – change to groups• Pick a topic related to career
interests• Browse the results• Pick a group • See members you are linked to
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For example- AGCAS Research Staff
• 62 Members• 7 Members not 1st or 2nd connection• Click on their profile-Shows how you are
linked• Can ask to connect• Can ‘invite to connect’ or send a message• Discussions – start or join• Jobs
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Durham Alumni
• Over 13,000 Members• 20 sub-groups
• Each of colleges• Some departments e.g. Earth Sciences• Beijing Alumni
• Suggest a sub-group / start a discussion
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You try• Top right hand corner• Search box – change to groups• Pick a topic related to your research or career
interests• Browse the results• Pick a group • See member you are linked to
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Companies• Change search criteria to companies• Find companies by sector and location• Research a company for networking /
application / interview preparation • Overview / Careers / Insights • Company updates / Follow• See how many connections your network includes• People also viewed / employees connections
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Company
You try……..ideas»Accenture»BBC Television»Cadbury»Barnardo’s»Own ideas??
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People
• Individuals you have met e.g. at conference• People you have heard of e.g. whose research
you have read• School / university / previous work colleagues• Search using people • E.g. Iain Cameron, Head of Research Careers
@Research Councils UK
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You can then ask your connections to introduce you
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Who do you want to find???
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Search for jobs by keyword e.g. research associate & United Kingdom
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Top Tips • Specialities – these are key words linked
together which help people find you via the search tool
• Join career focused groups of companies• List your on-line portfolio, twitter feed and
blog on your profile• Build up your network on-line through a
planned approachMilkround Social Media Survey
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What are you waiting for??
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