2. 2
Introduction & Notes for session
Introduction
Professional Career in Media & Marketing Research
McHenry County Workforce Network Volunteer
Career Coach Corner Blog & Presenter
Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Workshop is interactive
Q/A & Parking lot
Red Arrows
Comments on the Evaluation forms
Other: Starting LinkedIn
Sign out of LinkedIn
3. 3
Outline & Goals for session
Outline
Why LinkedIn?
Creating an account
Navigation tabs
Building your profile
Adding new sections
Searching
Settings
Goals
Create your account
Start building your profile
4. 4
LinkedIn - What is it & Why use it?
Over 600 million professionals use LinkedIn to
exchange information, ideas & opportunities!!
Virtual Resume
Create an Internet Presence
Business Social Networking Site
Research Individual or Company
Norm Galvin at InsightsNow
Corina Eliason at ForeSee
Find Employment Opportunities
5. 5
Create or Sign in to your account
Existing
users sign
in here
New users
start here
and Join
here
New users
fill in & join
here
Existing
users
sign in
here
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Premium Account Option
Premium Job Seeker Benefits
Contact Recruiters
Featured Applicant
Master Skills
Who’s Viewed Your Profile in last 90 days
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Finding New LinkedIn Connections
Co-workers
Vendors
Clients
Friends
Group Members
Always add a personal message when sending a
connection request
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LinkedIn Suggested Activities
Who is viewing your profile?
Build your network of connections
Read network activity from your connections &
respond – Like, Comment or Share
Join industry or specialty related LinkedIn Groups
Post activity update, e.g. reading a book, networking
event, attending a seminar, trade show or conference
Follow Companies
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McHenry County Workforce Network
December Newsletter of Events & Services
McHenry County Workforce Network Website
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Upcoming Events
McHenry County Workforce Network
500 Russel Court, Woodstock, IL 60098
LinkedIn Basics and Best Practices
Thursday December 20, 2018 from 10am – 12pm
Tips for a Winning Interview
Thursday December 20, 2018 from 1pm – 3pm
Job Center of Lake County
19351 W. Washington St., Bldg 4, Room 424
Confidence Building
Tuesday December 11, 2018 from 2pm – 4pm
89. Contact Info:
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: (815) 302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
Questions?
Feel free to view my blog
or connect with me on LinkedIn