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Getting Started with LinkedIn
What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a professional social network.
A tool to connect with colleagues, industry connections, companies and network with
your peers professionally.
Why should I join?
LinkedIn is a great way to
connect with your peers, get updates on
your industry and join discussions with
like-minded peers about topics
that interest you.
How do I get started?
Easy. We’ll walk you through setting
up your profile and joining your
first group.
Creating A LinkedIn Account
Opening an account takes less than 2 minutes.
Enter your job title & select your
company.Can’t find your company? Type in the name.
Select the best match for industry.
Connect with those you already know. Use your Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook account.
Connect with your friends, colleagues,
and industry connections.
Your Account is Set up!
Next Step: Completing your LinkedIn
Profile.
Your LinkedIn Profile
= Your Online Professional
Profile
Your LinkedIn profile may be
someone’s first impression of you.
Make your first
impression a lasting
one.
Completing your
LinkedIn Profile
In 5 easy steps.
1. Fill out your Relevant Experience.
2. Add your Education.
3. Add a Professional Picture
Your picture is the first thing someone
sees on your profile.
Make the right impression with a high-
quality professional picture.
Don’t have a professional picture?
Quick Tip:Use a Smartphone. Ask a friend to take one of you against a blank wall.
4. Add skills & expertise
Add skills not listed in LinkedIn
Highlight your accomplishments and
responsibilities for each position.
5. Add details for each of your positions
Your LinkedIn Profile is set up!
Join your first group
Easy as 1... 2... 3...
1. Search for Groups based on Interest
2. Select a Group to Join
3. Click Join
Now you are subscribed to
receive updates from the group
and can start discussions with
your peers.
Welcome to LinkedIn!