Giving yourself the best chance of Professional success
TWITTER I’m eating a #donut
FACEBOOK I like donuts
YOUTUBE Here’s a video of me eating a donut
INSTAGRAM Here’s an great photo of my donut
FOURSQUARE This is where I eat donuts
PINTEREST Here’s a donut recipe
SPOTIFY I’m listening to “Donuts”
GOOGLE+ I’m a Google employee who eats donuts
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TWITTER I’m eating a #donut
FACEBOOK I like donuts
YOUTUBE Here’s a video of me eating a donut
INSTAGRAM Here’s an great photo of my donut
FOURSQUARE This is where I eat donuts
PINTEREST Here’s a donut recipe
SPOTIFY I’m listening to “Donuts”
GOOGLE+ I’m a Google employee who eats donuts
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My skills include donut eating
I’m qualified in donut making
I work in the donut industry
I’m interested in the future of donuts
I’m connected to donut experts
Here’s a video / photo / recipe for donuts
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The #1 Activity on LinkedIn is…
Viewing Profiles
What does yours say?
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How to be ready for that
opportunity…
What you knowWho you knowWho you are
Your Identity- not just what you say but also how you interact
Who you are
Register: Registering for LinkedIn is fast and
free!
Build your profile: Add a professional photo
Build your profile: Add a professional photo
Build your profile: Tell people what you’re
passionate about
Build your profile: Tell people what you’re
passionate about
Business student ready to bring expertise, insight and passion to the finance world
This is your Elevator Pitch.
Your Summary
Express your aspirations…
Build your profile: Show off your experience
and qualifications
Think Keywords
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Your Skills & RecommendationsAdd your skills and expertise – and get endorsed
Add skills
Get
endorsed
22Collect valued recommendations
Go for 100%...Add relevant documentation…
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Complete your Profile!
100% complete
profiles are 40x more
likely to receive
opportunities.
Manage your settings
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Your Network – not just for
today but for the future
Who you know
Develop your network: Connect with people
you know
Friend who goes to Illinois State
Aunt who works for State Farm
Tutor at University
Summer job bossPeers from your
organizations
Develop your network: Send personalised
invitations giving context to your connection
So now you have an
awesome profile…
and
a growing network…
Use LinkedIn insights to your
advantage
What you know
Employers
on LinkedIn
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Follow Companies you are interested in working forFollowers receive relevant updates, news, links – and jobs
Research companiesDo you feel a connection?
Company mission, products and services
Company culture and employees’ skills
News about the company, industry and competitors
Information about the role – search for members already
holding the role / similar roles
Information about the person interviewing you
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Employers proactively target the talent they need using LinkedIn Recruiter
They can search by anything:
University
Field of Study
Graduation Date
Keywords
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What about
Jobs?
Jobs on LinkedInRecommended job matches on your Home page
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Your Profile is critical for quality matching – think Keywords.
Jobs: Get an inside edge
70% of jobs come through
networking, so see who you know
Jobs on LinkedInStudent Jobs Portal: linkedin.com/studentjobs
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Take a look at alumni from
your university…
Follow your University Page
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www.linkedin.com/alumni
Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying Contacts
Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying contacts
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www.linkedin.com/alumniStudying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying contacts
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www.linkedin.com/alumni
Studying Career Paths | Identifying Mentors | Identifying contacts
Find the right Group for you
Finding the Right Group
On your
homepage
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Many employers have dedicated student groups
created for fostering relationships with
students they hope to hire soon.
Groups – get your settings right
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Size can be important – but is not always the best
indicator of quality.
A healthy group has frequent discussion topics, but
remains focused on topic.
A lot of spam or agency vacancy posts suggest the group
is badly maintained.
The top 5 things you should now:
1. Complete and enhance your personal profile
2. Connect and grow your network…
3. Join a relevant networking Group
4. Follow companies you are interested in
5. Be an active collaborator – share, update your status, discuss…GIVE to your network.
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