LinkedIn Workshop Presented by: DOL Grant Career Coach Diana Sukut: ;

 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 photo 2.Create the right headline 3.Write a keyword-rich summary that “sells” your skills and experience 4.Get strong, helpful recommendations 5.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

    webinars on how to use Resources

 Survey

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