1. LinkedIn 101
2015

2. Overview Complete your profile Tips for connecting
Use it as a job board
Premium account

3. Complete your profile Add a professional picture
Complete headline, summary & skills
List jobs you’ve held and where you went to school
Get recommendations and endorsements
Make your profile visible
Claim your vanity URL
Connect with at least 50, but more is better

4. Tips for connecting Always customize your message
Use InMail for specific requests, such as informational call
You get credits back if the person responds to your within 90 days
Send a message through a group without spending credits

5. Use it as a job board
Hiring manager and number of applications are listed
You can see similar jobs
You can see other jobs people looked at
LinkedIn will recommend jobs based on your profile
‘Apply now’ will share your LinkedIn profile—no résumé needed

6. Premium account
Costs $30-$50 a month, but free trial is usually available
Larger profile picture and background
Your profile appears 2x larger in search results
Your job application will appear on top
See who’s viewed your profile for the past 90 days
See how you compare to other job applicants and see salary comps
Premium search filters
10 InMails a month