linkedin 101 for high school students
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LinkedIn 101 for High School StudentsMichelle FishLesley Piper
May 2016
What is LinkedIn? Leading professional network on the web Connect with classmates, faculty, and companies
professionally Find new opportunities for internships and full time
positions Manage what potential employers learn about you from
the Internet Find key contacts at companies that interest you Find and pursue your career passion by browsing profiles
and connecting with professionals in your field Build and maintain professional relationships Turn professional relationships into opportunities
Who uses LinkedIn?
259M+professionals
3M+companies
150+industries
Executives from every
Fortune 50060K+college and university alumni groups
64%64% outside the U.S.
company
30M+students and recent grads
Why do I need LinkedIn?
What does LinkedIn look like?
Colleges, Companies, & Internships/Jobs University Pages Company Pages
Get to know the company and the people Find connections Find job opportunities
Job Search LinkedIn Student Mobile App
DO’s & DON’Ts – Profile Picture
DODON’T
DO’s & DON’Ts – Professional Headline
DODON’T
DO’s & DON’Ts – URL
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DON’T
DO’s & DON’Ts – Status
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DON’T
Tips Be stingy with recommendations and endorsements Reorder the content in your profile Be selective with what you put on your profile Be (professionally) personal Follow up in-person meetings with a LinkedIn request Join groups Remember: people are notified that YOU viewed their
profile
Resources https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students http://www.forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/2014/03/04/22
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