linkedin workshop presented by: dol grant career coach diana sukut: 469-365-1832; [email protected];...
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LinkedIn Workshop
Presented by:DOL Grant Career Coach
Diana Sukut: 469-365-1832; [email protected]; H235
What is LinkedIn Build It Grow It Use It Settings Resources
Agenda
Social network with professional/business focus
Online resume
Tool to research employers
Avenue for employers to find you
What is LinkedIn?
Employed
Build It
Job Seeker Student
1. Display a professionally appropriate photo2. Create the right headline3. Write a keyword-rich summary that “sells”
your skills and experience4. Get strong, helpful recommendations5. Tie your LinkedIn profile to your other
efforts
5 Golden Rules
Use keywords in summary and skills sections Review job descriptions and other profiles Create a descriptive Title – 5-7 words that
state what you do Use the “pipe” key (Shift + backward slash)
Profile
Additional information
Recommended for you
Projects
Organizations
Certifications
Grow It
LinkedIn asks permission to look up your Google contacts or other accounts
Connect with people
Connect with other members and build your network.
Invite to Connect
I don’t know William
Connected by two different LinkedIn connections
They can introduce you to William
In common with William by location
How You’re Connected
Groups are vital to the power of LinkedIn
Join groups that are comprised of people in your profession, industry, and targeted employers
Join NISGTC at Collin College for job postings, job search articles, and more!
Use It
Click on Name Scroll down to respective selection
Settings
Setting Profile
http://help.linkedin.com/app/home/ http://www.youtube.com http://www.Hootsuite.com
webinars on how to use
Resources
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