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Connect to Opportunity with LinkedIn

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Today’s agenda

What is LinkedIn?How can LinkedIn help you in your job search?

Step 1:Build your LinkedIn profile

Step 2:Build your personal network

Step 3:Apply for jobs via LinkedIn

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After this workshop, our goal is for you to:

Create a LinkedIn profile Understand how LinkedIn can help you build your network in Canada Feel confident in your ability to leverage LinkedIn in your job search

Today’s objective

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Members across the globe

LinkedIn is the social media platform for your professional self

450M+

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Our vision: create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something

A chance for employment or promotion

op·por·tu·ni·tynoun

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 LinkedIn is a social media platform for your professional selfWhat is LinkedIn?

People define who they are, including: Work history Education and qualifications Skills

People connect with one another to: Stay in touch Build contacts in their industry Find new jobs and other opportunities

Organizations use LinkedIn to: Find and hire people to work for them Market their businesses and services

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SCHOOLSCOMPANIES KNOWLEDGESKILLSMEMBERS JOBS

T H E E C O N O M I C G R A P H

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 You already have the tools to build a great career in Canada!The good news

Career

Education

WorkGoals

Interests

Values Skills

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Getting started on LinkedIn

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Get started at www.linkedin.com

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Add your new country and postal code

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Add your most recent job experience

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Choose your adventure: find a job!

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Import your email contacts to find people you know

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Step 1:Build your LinkedIn profile

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Timetobuildyourprofile!

1. Addaphoto2. Writeaheadline3. Writeasummary4. Addyourwork

experience5. Addyoureducation6. Addskillsandareas

ofexpertise7. Addvolunteer

experience

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Add a professional photo

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More views with a profile photo than without

14x

Source: https://iwww.corp.linkedin.com/wiki/cf/display/PRT/Value+statements+for+Profile+Editing20

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Write an attention-grabbing headline

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Explain what it is you do, and/or what you want to do!

Show your passions and interests.

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Your LinkedIn profile is not a resume

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Add relevant sections to display your experiences

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Write a compelling summary

This is your story or your Elevator Pitch.

Reference some of what you have done, some of what you are doing now, but focus on your future potential and aspirations.

Keep it concise; no more than 2 paragraphs.

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Detail your experience

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Definitely include all past jobs, including part-time jobs and professional work experience

Keep the description concise:What did you achieve, deliver, learn?

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Detail your education

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Enter your school(s) and the dates you attended

Ignore the “Degree” field if not relevant

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Add skills and get endorsed

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What are your areas of expertise?

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Other examples: Sales Photography Cooking Customer Service Childcare Internet technology International development Cross-cultural relations

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Ask for recommendations that add credibility and flavor

Tips for getting strong recommendations:

Ask former professors, colleagues, clients

Remind them of your past projects and accomplishments

Recommendations should showcase a diverse set of skills & strengths

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Complete as many sections as you can!

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Step 2:Build your network on LinkedIn

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 Start with the people you already know!Your LinkedIn “network”

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Build your network on LinkedIn

Check out the My Network tab to build your network and find People You May Know.

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 Generally, it’s best to only connect with people who you actually know.How to connect with someone you’ve just met

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 Find Groups related to your interests, organizations, or affiliationsJoin Groups to build your network

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 Connect with the professionals you met today!Join the Welcome Talent Canada Group

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Step 3:Apply for jobs on LinkedIn

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Finding jobs on LinkedIn

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Setting up your job preferences

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See jobs based on your experience and your preferences

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 It’s optional, but you can also  attach your resume here.

Apply to jobs with your LinkedIn profile

Select your email address

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You’re ready to use LinkedIn!

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Do you…

Understand how LinkedIn can help you build your network in Canada? Know how to create your LinkedIn profile? Feel confident in your ability to leverage LinkedIn in your job search?

Checking in

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