LinkedIn It really isn't that hard
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The document is a guide on using LinkedIn as a digital resume, professional network, and job search tool. It covers creating an account, editing profiles, adding skills and connections, and managing recommendations. Additionally, it includes links to tools for enhancing LinkedIn profiles and resources for networking.
LinkedIn It really isn't that hard
- 1. LinkedIn It really isn’t that hard Josh Murdock PROFESSORJOSH.COM http://linkedin.com/in/joshmurdock @ProfessorJosh
- 2. What is LinkedIn? • Digital Resume • Professional Network • Job Search Tool • Recruiting Tool
- 4. Creating an Account • Registered www.linkedin.com • Confirm email address • Edit your profile • Edit your employment • Add a summary • Add skills • Add education • Add connections • Add websites • Get Recommendations
- 5. Edit your profile Professional Photos – Not some crazy selfie! Custom URL http://linkedin.com/in/joshmurdock
- 6. Edit Summary • Key Info • What makes you stand out? • Highlights from career or outside career
- 7. Edit Employment • Can you find your company? • Job title • Give a good description • Time period – Do you currently work there? • Add any media?
- 9. Skills & Endorsements • What are your good at? • Who believe you are good at these? • Endorsements come from connections
- 10. Add Education • Adding Education – College, Certifications, and media to support
- 11. Add Connections • Sync with email • Search for connections • Connections based on colleges, jobs, and more • People you may know
- 12. Request Recommendations • Manage recommendations • Make it easy for someone to write one. • Give them a draft or ideas • Approve or ask for corrections
- 13. Posts – LinkedIn Blog
- 16. SlideShare - Creating a Professional Journey http://professorjosh.com/2015/02/15/creating-professional-journey-slideshare/
- 17. Vizualize.me • Import LinkedIn info into Infographic format • http://vizualize.me/joshmurdock
- 18. Strikingly • Import LinkedIn info into responsive website • http://josh-murdock.strikingly.com/
- 19. Privacy Options What do people see when they view your profile?
- 20. Mobile Apps • Keep engaged on the go and check notifications. • Various specialized apps
- 21. Ready to get Connected? Josh Murdock PROFESSORJOSH.COM http://linkedin.com/in/joshmurdock @ProfessorJosh
- 22. Bonus Links • http://www.slideshare.net/linkedin • https://www.slideshare.net/professional-journey • Is LinkedIn Premium worth it? • How to Network using LinkedIn Groups • LinkedIn Cheat Sheet