1. Social Media For professionals By Melissa Oberdorf

2. Profile “It’s like a resume in 3-D” Features of a profile: Picture
Contact information
Job History
Skills
Education
Following

3. Connections and Jobs Connections:
Contact other professionals and expand your network
Jobs:
Search for available jobs
Company, Job Title, Location

4. Interests Companies Follow companies that interest you Groups
Connect to others with similar interests
Pulse
Follow influences, topics and subjects
Education
Displays school information and stats

5. Founded in 2002 by Reid Hoffman, one of the founders of PayPal
Management Team is made up of executives at top companies such as Microsoft, Yahoo and Google.
Ranked #7 most visited in US
As of 2013:
259+ million users
over 200 countries
Free app available in:
iTunes
Google Play
Blackberry World
Windows Store
History and Facts

6. What is the cost? Features of upgrade plans:
General Use of the site is free, although limited
Upgrade plans available*:
Business $23.99
Business Plus $47.99
Executive $74.99
*priced annually
Features of upgrade plans:
Unlimited listing of “who’s viewed your profile”
View out of network profiles
Full name visibility
Saved searches
limit on use of communication messages (inmail and introductions)

7. Thank you!
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