linkedin: tips for networking &...
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…because you can’t stay in school forever!
LinkedIn: Tips for Networking & Exploring
Links: http://go.umd.edu/BSOSLinkedIn
Crystal Sehlke, BSOS
Kate Juhl, ARHU
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• 332 million people (115 million in the US)
• Two new LinkedIn users per second
• 40 % of people check LinkedIn daily
• Some large companies now allow you to
apply for internships/jobs with your
LinkedIn profile INSTEAD of a resume
Who Uses LinkedIn?
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Why use LinkedIn
Serves as a means to…
advertise experiences
network with professionals
learn about industry
research organizations of
interest
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Your Friends’ Friends
Your Friends
Your Friends’ Friends’ Friends
Terminology
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Explore
Career Chart- LinkedIn: http://ter.ps/careerchange
Research Career titles:
https://www.linkedin.com/title
Field of Study: http://ter.ps/Linkedinexpl
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Network
UMD Page: http://ter.ps/UMDLinkedIn
Introductions
Subject Line: Following up & Request
Hi Scott,
We met briefly at the Leadership
conference last fall, during the round-
table discussion.
Since we last spoke, I’ve decided to move
to Texas and explore the field of
admissions in higher education. I see you
are connected with Jacy and she seems
like a great person for me to learn more
about the culture of Texas higher
education
Would you be willing to introduce me to
Jacy? If you feel uncomfortable making
an introduction, no worries. Any help you
could provide before the end of the month
would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
and I hope to hear from you soon!
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Join
groups
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Important Privacy Settings
• Turn OFF activity broadcast when you make lots of changes
(can then turn back on)
• Do you want others to know you have viewed their profile?
Weigh the pros vs. cons
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Profile Tip #1: Update Your
Headline
Job Title/Organization OR a statement about your brand:
o Consider Search Engine Optimization (SEO): keywords, skill
sets, trending topics in your field
o Students can mention what they are seeking: “UMD
Communication major seeking social media internship
opportunities in Washington, DC area”
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Tip # 2: Add a Summary Section Paragraphs or bullet points
Overview of most relevant experience & training
Don’t forget keywords from your field!
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Tip #3: Claim Your Unique URL
Add URL to the top of your resume, Twitter profile & more
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Tip # 4: Add Skills/Endorsements
& Recommendations
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Tip #5: Detail Experience & Add
Projects
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Contact information Crystal Sehlke, [email protected]
Kate Juhl, [email protected]
@UMDCareerCenter | #CAREERtheTurtle
Careers4Terps www.Careers.umd.edu/Careers4Terps
Keep your profile current to find job
and internship opportunities that fit
your interests and goals!
Access Presentation Links & PowerPoint:
http://go.umd.edu/BSOSLinkedIn