1. LinkedIn: The Basics 2013 Brooke Glover www.powerjobcenter.com

2. LinkedIn www.powerjobcenter.com Professional picture Summary  Detailed, Creative, Same as Profile on resume  Extension of who you are  Don’t obsess  Can always add more later

3. LinkedIn www.powerjobcenter.com Experience  Spend time on this  Detailed description of the jobs listed – especially if looking for similar job  Omit jobs not relevant, if you can  Emphasize accomplishments  Recommendations – recruiters love to see

4. LinkedIn www.powerjobcenter.com Skills & Expertise  Recruiters look at this BUT not that important  Make sure you have some skills listed and some endorsements  Endorsements:  Endorse others and then they will endorse you  Ask for endorsements – send e-mail

5. LinkedIn www.powerjobcenter.com Education o Join alum group Groups o Join as many relevant groups as can!!!!

6. LinkedIn Tips www.powerjobcenter.com Spend time every day on LinkedIn Build your “brand” o Starting your own group o Adding comments to groups Connections – Two trains of thought o With only with people in your field o With almost everyone Extension of you and tool to sell yourself as a professional

7. Contact Information www.powerjobcenter.com brookeglover@powerjobcenter.com 773-454-1467 Connect on LinkedIn

8. Questions? www.powerjobcenter.com