Linkedin is used by more than 150 million professionals! This presentation covers why its important and how to get noticed by recruiters for your next job.

1. Networ king wi th Linkedin
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Delta Sigma Pi
September 11, 2014

2. Founded in 2003
HQ Milwaukee, WI
WHERE WE WORK
Milwaukee, WI
Ann Arbor, MI
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3. W H A T W E ’ R E G O I N G T O C O V E R
• What is Linkedin?
• Why is it important?
• How to optimize your profile
• Networking
• How NOT to use it
• Homework 
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4. Who Here Al ready Has a Linkedin Prof i le?
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5. What is Linkedin?

6. WHAT I S L INKEDIN?
• A social network for professionals
• Networking
• Business Opportunities
• Job Opportunities
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7. WHO USES L INKEDIN?
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8. WHAT I S L INKEDIN?
Your online resume & business card!
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9. Why is it important?

10. WHY I S I T IMPORTANT ?
• Target individuals with similar interests
• Keep in touch with professional connections
• Join groups
• Use “Viewed My Profile” to your advantage
• Job Listings
• Follow Companies
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11. WHY I S I T IMPORTANT ?
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12. Optimize!

13. OPT IMI Z E!
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14. OPT IMI Z E!
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15. OPT IMI Z E!
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16. OPT IMI Z E!
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17. OPT IMI Z E!
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18. OPT IMI Z E!
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21. OPT IMI Z E!
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22. OPT IMI Z E!
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23. Network

24. OPT IMI Z E!
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25. OPT IMI Z E!
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26. What not to do

27. WHAT NOT TO DO
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28. WHAT NOT TO DO
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29. WHAT NOT TO DO
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30. Homework!

31. CREATE PROFILE
Create a Linkedin
account.
OPTIMIZE!
ADD JOBS, JOIN
GROUPS
Add photo, job title,
current & previous
jobs & groups.
Fill out your profile as
much as you can,
include descriptions
for current & previous
jobs
HOMEWORK!
NETWORK!
Network with others
on Linkedin to build
contacts & find job
opportunities.
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32. HOMEWORK!
• Treat Linkedin like a real time resume
• Accomplishments (real, specific examples)
• Interests (hobbies, volunteering)
• Connect with your coworkers, friends, relatives
• You never know…
• No such thing as too much info!
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33. SUCCESS!
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THANKS!
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Questions?
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