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What in the world is LinkedIn??

-LinkedIn is a online database comprised of numerous businesses

They might be looking for you!

Let’s think about it…-What are your career goals and interests?

-Are there particular businesses you connect with?

-What qualities do you poses that you wish for businesses to take note of?

-Communication is endless! LinkedIn allows you to connect and establish relationships with particular companies or individuals worldwide!!

Steps to Success!!

Jump Right In!!

Get started by creating a profile on there starter page at www.linkedin.com

One Step at a Time• LinkeIn will take you through a step-by-step

process in building a profile that fits your personality and goals you have put in place!

Investment??Decide how much time and effort you wish

to invest in the projectFinances can also determine whether you

choose to design a basic or premium account.

BASIC OR PREMIUM DIFFERENCE

• A basic LinkedIn profile will allow you to establish contacts, chats, and other networking essential elements with other clients on LinkedIn.

• Premium accounts allow the user to see a full list of visitors to their profile, see expanded profiles, along with increased search filters and results. If you elect to create a premium account some charges will apply; although it may be a necessary investment to gain access to these assets.

Building your profile! Possibilities are endless!!! Your profile will illustrate your skills and interests in business

along with several other factors of your background and achievements.

Design your profile around the key elements you want to POP!!

Make it appealing to visitors and easy to navigate.

Basic Profile Additives…• Work Experience• Summary • Projects• Publications• Organizations• Honors and Awards• Certifications• AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!

Find Out Who’s Out There LinkedIn allows you to add contacts

through several email portals simply by clicking a link.

It’s easy and it’s secure! All in the Networking tab of your profile.

Your search can also be broadened by accessing the Jobs and Interests tabs of the user’s profile.

It’s That SIMPLE!

Like many other online forums, LinkedIn contains an update or “news feed” page designed around the user’s background and interests.

This feature will keep you up-to-date on current and upcoming events that may be beneficial!

KEEP UP TO DATE

CONVENIENCE!Mobile App!!!

O LinkedIn’s mobile application allows the user to update their profile and scan the news feed all on their smartphone.

O This feature is a must have to stay informed in the social realm of business on LinkedIn!

Endless Possibilities

Play Around! Experiment!

• The best way to learn how to utilize LinkedIn effectively is to simply jump right in!

• Experiment, conduct searches, check out profile and tab options, and get you contact list started!

• In just a short period of time you’ll be an expert on LinkedIn and online social networking!

Good Luck!!

Your dream job could be waiting

and make a few friends along the

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And the Sources

• http://www.linkedin.com/nhome/?trk=; November 5, 2013, LinkedIn.com