LinkedIn for College Grads

For College Grads Chris Burdge bWEST InteractiveChris Burdge  250.508.7761  www.bwest.ca

Credentials Online marketing since 1994 Using LinkedIn since March 23, 2005 McCann Erikson, Publicis, Cove-Ito (Japan) Founded bWEST – July 2009 Co-founded Social Media Camp 2010

Top 4 reasons to use Linkedin1. Manage your professional identity2. Demonstrate expertise3. Networking / Connections4. Look for opportunities

Ways to use LinkedInChris Burdge  250.508.7761  www.bwest.ca

What can you do…1. Create a professional Profile2. Add Connections3. Get / Give Recommendations4. Groups – connect & engage

What can you do…5. Increase your visibility6. Scope out the competition7. Apps: blog, slideshare…8. Research prospective employers

Top 5 mistakes…1. Not displaying a photo2. Profile not completed3. Not listing websites4. Not claiming personal URL5. Inappropriate connections

When connecting…

Questions ? Chris Burdge  250.508.7761  www.bwest.ca

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