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LinkedIn Grad Guide

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Workshop on Creating a LinkedIn Profile

What is LinkedIn?

• Professional online network of over 350 million people
• Tool for job seekers
• A site where members create a profile with a virtual resume of education, employment history, group affiliations, etc.
• A resource where members can explore connections of their contacts

Who is Using LinkedIn?

• Employers and professionals.

Why?

• Because it has professional credibility and format
• FREE for basic tools; premium use is fee-based
• Easy way for recruiters to find potential candidates
• Way to stay connected with past colleagues and contacts

Benefits for Student

• Research an employer/organization
• Research how staff members got to a certain company
• Network with other students and alumni
• Gain industry knowledge through discussions, events, alumni contacts, and news articles
• Build your own personal brand; have employers search for you

How to Maximize LinkedIn

• Complete your profile - View Studee S. Mudder's Profile
• Join professional associations and groups
• Participate in discussions around topics of interest
• Post your email address on LinkedIn Profile
• Create a customized LinkedIn URL on your Profile, business cards, and email signature block
• Target companies of interest on LinkedIn
• Find informational interview leads