LinkedIn Connect to Opportunity™ -- Stories of Discovery

LinkedIn
LinkedInSocial Media Marketing Manager, Global Brand at LinkedIn
Connect toOpportunityTM
Meet four real members who used LinkedIn to unlock opportunities
that advanced their careers. But they didn’t wait for opportunity to knock.
They went out and seized it. So can you.
E VERY MINUTE OF E VERY DAY,
OPPORTUNIT Y IS WITHIN RE ACH
ON LINKEDIN.
THE
OPPORTUNIT Y
TO GROW
Samantha Menchaca had a
good job managing construction
projects in Mexico. But she was
LOOKING
FOR A BIGGER
CHALLENGE.
Samantha wanted to work in other countries and help
BUILD BE AUTIFUL STRUC TURES
AROUND THE WORLD.
BUT FIRST,
SHE HAD
TO BUILD HER
REPUTATION.
Samantha used her
LinkedIn profile to tell her story,
share her experience, and get
recommendations.
Within two months, opportunity
came calling, and Samantha was off
to St. Louis for a new job.
HER DRE AM JOB.
What’s your dream?
THE
OPPORTUNIT Y
TO LE ARN
In Amir Azari’s work, it’s critical that he keeps
up with the latest in technology.
LINKEDIN HELPS HIM STAY
AHE AD OF THE CURVE.
Amir constantly scans his
LinkedIn Pulse feed to see what’s
trending, who’s on the move, and
WHO’S LE ADING
THE WAY.
TO PREPARE FOR
ASSIGNMENTS,
Amir watches how-to videos on Lynda.
Because Amir’s well informed,
he’s well prepared to
MAKE THE MOST OF
OPPORTUNITIES.
What kind of knowledge would
give you an edge?
THE
OPPORTUNIT Y TO
CONNEC T
Erin Girard grew up in a small town in Illinois and
graduated college with very few contacts.
THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD
WAS A MYSTERY TO HER.
So Erin used LinkedIn to MAKE CONNEC TIONS
with friends, friends of friends, and recruiters at companies she liked.
Erin’s connections led to
some interviews, and it wasn’t long
before she was hired as a
FASHION
MERCHANDISER.
Erin found a job that
WAS JUST THE
RIGHT FIT.
You can, too.
Just do like Erin did and
start connecting.
THE
OPPORTUNIT Y TO
CONTRIBUTE
A few years ago, Dustin McKissen felt he had
SOME THING OF VALUE TO SAY,
so he posted his thoughts on LinkedIn.
Dozens of articles later, he
had an audience of
OVER 16,000
PEOPLE
and was building relationships
around the world.
The exposure led to him starting
a consulting business, which was
“BORN FROM
MY WRITING ON
LINKEDIN.”
DO YOU HAVE
IDE AS YOU WANT
TO SHARE?
A few words could take
you a long way.
Connect to Opportunity T M
In the same way LinkedIn worked for
Samantha, Amir, Erin, and Dustin,
it can work for you.
Here, opportunity of all kinds
is right in front of you. All you have
to do is jump in.
1 of 23

Recommended

LinkedIn Benefits and Features by
LinkedIn Benefits and FeaturesLinkedIn Benefits and Features
LinkedIn Benefits and FeaturesMaryam Golabgir
4.4K views31 slides
LinkedIn - Presentation.pdf by
LinkedIn - Presentation.pdfLinkedIn - Presentation.pdf
LinkedIn - Presentation.pdfKrishnaSoni261334
721 views11 slides
How to REALLY use LinkedIn - mini LinkedIn Presentation by
How to REALLY use LinkedIn - mini LinkedIn PresentationHow to REALLY use LinkedIn - mini LinkedIn Presentation
How to REALLY use LinkedIn - mini LinkedIn PresentationBert Verdonck
4.5K views11 slides
LinkedIn for Students by
LinkedIn for StudentsLinkedIn for Students
LinkedIn for StudentsJulia Campbell
3.2K views22 slides
Introduction to LinkedIn by
Introduction to LinkedInIntroduction to LinkedIn
Introduction to LinkedInClyde Nunes
1.2K views57 slides
LinkedIn Powerpoint workshop presentation by
LinkedIn Powerpoint workshop presentationLinkedIn Powerpoint workshop presentation
LinkedIn Powerpoint workshop presentationTom Crouch
2.8K views11 slides

More Related Content

What's hot

LinkedIn presentation by
LinkedIn presentationLinkedIn presentation
LinkedIn presentationjkwong5
22K views35 slides
Networking on LinkedIn 101 by
Networking on LinkedIn 101Networking on LinkedIn 101
Networking on LinkedIn 101LinkedIn
45K views31 slides
LinkedIn Marketing Strategies by
LinkedIn Marketing StrategiesLinkedIn Marketing Strategies
LinkedIn Marketing StrategiesCygnet Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
4.2K views26 slides
LinkedIn Introduction by
LinkedIn IntroductionLinkedIn Introduction
LinkedIn IntroductionSophia Guevara
5.6K views33 slides
LinkedIn Presentation by
LinkedIn PresentationLinkedIn Presentation
LinkedIn PresentationKaylee Hilyard
333 views16 slides
Smarter LinkedIn Search by
Smarter LinkedIn SearchSmarter LinkedIn Search
Smarter LinkedIn SearchLinkedIn
34.7K views7 slides

What's hot(20)

LinkedIn presentation by jkwong5
LinkedIn presentationLinkedIn presentation
LinkedIn presentation
jkwong522K views
Networking on LinkedIn 101 by LinkedIn
Networking on LinkedIn 101Networking on LinkedIn 101
Networking on LinkedIn 101
LinkedIn45K views
Smarter LinkedIn Search by LinkedIn
Smarter LinkedIn SearchSmarter LinkedIn Search
Smarter LinkedIn Search
LinkedIn34.7K views
LinkedIn Sample Presentation Slides by KristinKane
LinkedIn Sample Presentation SlidesLinkedIn Sample Presentation Slides
LinkedIn Sample Presentation Slides
KristinKane2.7K views
How to Fully Take Advantage of LinkedIn by Nikki Little
How to Fully Take Advantage of LinkedInHow to Fully Take Advantage of LinkedIn
How to Fully Take Advantage of LinkedIn
Nikki Little11K views
LinkedIn Basics 101 by grummanaa1c
LinkedIn Basics 101LinkedIn Basics 101
LinkedIn Basics 101
grummanaa1c13.5K views
LinkedIn Influencers: How I Hire by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Influencers: How I HireLinkedIn Influencers: How I Hire
LinkedIn Influencers: How I Hire
LinkedIn47.5K views
Linkedin Workshop by kdhunt
Linkedin   WorkshopLinkedin   Workshop
Linkedin Workshop
kdhunt6.8K views
The Power of LinkedIn: Building Your Profile & Leveraging Connections by Gary Wood
The Power of LinkedIn: Building Your Profile & Leveraging ConnectionsThe Power of LinkedIn: Building Your Profile & Leveraging Connections
The Power of LinkedIn: Building Your Profile & Leveraging Connections
Gary Wood102 views
LinkedIn powerpoint by guest2137df
LinkedIn powerpointLinkedIn powerpoint
LinkedIn powerpoint
guest2137df126.3K views

Viewers also liked

The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017 by
The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017
The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017LinkedIn
825.5K views18 slides
Arming Your Sales Force to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty by
Arming Your Sales Force to Thrive in Times of UncertaintyArming Your Sales Force to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
Arming Your Sales Force to Thrive in Times of UncertaintyLinkedIn Sales Solutions
5K views45 slides
Introducing the new LinkedIn Sales Navigator by
Introducing the new LinkedIn Sales NavigatorIntroducing the new LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Introducing the new LinkedIn Sales NavigatorLinkedIn Sales Solutions
76K views9 slides
LinkedIn für Unternehmen by
LinkedIn für UnternehmenLinkedIn für Unternehmen
LinkedIn für UnternehmenLinkedIn D-A-CH
7.7K views38 slides
Overview of LinkedIn Sales Navigator by
Overview of LinkedIn Sales NavigatorOverview of LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Overview of LinkedIn Sales NavigatorLinkedIn Sales Solutions
9.9K views23 slides
Introducing the New LinkedIn People You May Know by
Introducing the New LinkedIn People You May KnowIntroducing the New LinkedIn People You May Know
Introducing the New LinkedIn People You May KnowLinkedIn
36.4K views7 slides

Viewers also liked(9)

The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017 by LinkedIn
The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017
The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017
LinkedIn825.5K views
Introducing the New LinkedIn People You May Know by LinkedIn
Introducing the New LinkedIn People You May KnowIntroducing the New LinkedIn People You May Know
Introducing the New LinkedIn People You May Know
LinkedIn36.4K views
LinkedIn Economic Graph Research: New York City by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Economic Graph Research: New York CityLinkedIn Economic Graph Research: New York City
LinkedIn Economic Graph Research: New York City
LinkedIn16.2K views
2014 LinkedIn Company Presentation by LinkedIn
2014 LinkedIn Company Presentation2014 LinkedIn Company Presentation
2014 LinkedIn Company Presentation
LinkedIn255.8K views
Unlocking the Experts by LinkedIn
Unlocking the ExpertsUnlocking the Experts
Unlocking the Experts
LinkedIn193.5K views

Similar to LinkedIn Connect to Opportunity™ -- Stories of Discovery

Linkedin Social Netw by
Linkedin Social NetwLinkedin Social Netw
Linkedin Social Netwmarklobosco
492 views7 slides
Networking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docx by
Networking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docxNetworking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docx
Networking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docxElliotDaroczy
71 views1 slide
Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha... by
Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha...Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha...
Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha...Samantha Nolan
177 views9 slides
MCG - 5 TIPS FROM A RECRUITMENT EXPERT by
MCG - 5 TIPS FROM A RECRUITMENT EXPERTMCG - 5 TIPS FROM A RECRUITMENT EXPERT
MCG - 5 TIPS FROM A RECRUITMENT EXPERTJoff Cowling-Bryant
182 views1 slide
LinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - Nativedge by
LinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - NativedgeLinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - Nativedge
LinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - NativedgeNativedge
160 views4 slides
Six Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon Valley by
Six Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon ValleySix Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon Valley
Six Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon ValleyHigh Tech Connect
1.3K views65 slides

Similar to LinkedIn Connect to Opportunity™ -- Stories of Discovery(20)

Linkedin Social Netw by marklobosco
Linkedin Social NetwLinkedin Social Netw
Linkedin Social Netw
marklobosco492 views
Networking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docx by ElliotDaroczy
Networking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docxNetworking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docx
Networking Experience - Sunderland Vibe.docx
ElliotDaroczy71 views
Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha... by Samantha Nolan
Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha...Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha...
Let's Take Flight - Personal Branding Strategy and Storytelling with Samantha...
Samantha Nolan177 views
LinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - Nativedge by Nativedge
LinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - NativedgeLinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - Nativedge
LinkedIn and its Social Media Marketing perks - Nativedge
Nativedge160 views
Six Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon Valley by High Tech Connect
Six Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon ValleySix Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon Valley
Six Tips for Getting a Communications Job in Silicon Valley
High Tech Connect1.3K views
Graduate To LinkedIn (Preview) by jrf4034
Graduate To LinkedIn (Preview)Graduate To LinkedIn (Preview)
Graduate To LinkedIn (Preview)
jrf4034630 views
Http Money.Cnn.Com Fdcp 1.. by Frank Sherfey
Http   Money.Cnn.Com Fdcp 1..Http   Money.Cnn.Com Fdcp 1..
Http Money.Cnn.Com Fdcp 1..
Frank Sherfey543 views
Professional Recommendations by Richard Sink
Professional RecommendationsProfessional Recommendations
Professional Recommendations
Richard Sink1.2K views
Reach Out and Inspire | LinkedIn Celebrates Success by LinkedIn
Reach Out and Inspire | LinkedIn Celebrates SuccessReach Out and Inspire | LinkedIn Celebrates Success
Reach Out and Inspire | LinkedIn Celebrates Success
LinkedIn107.2K views
How To Effectively Engage Social Leads On Twitter by LeadSift
How To Effectively Engage Social Leads On TwitterHow To Effectively Engage Social Leads On Twitter
How To Effectively Engage Social Leads On Twitter
LeadSift12.6K views
Linked In by melisfer
Linked InLinked In
Linked In
melisfer286 views
LinkedIn. Why you Should be Part of the 200+ million people using it, by Soph... by Sophia Fantis
LinkedIn. Why you Should be Part of the 200+ million people using it, by Soph...LinkedIn. Why you Should be Part of the 200+ million people using it, by Soph...
LinkedIn. Why you Should be Part of the 200+ million people using it, by Soph...
Sophia Fantis195 views
Young Indian Entrepreneurship by karishma shah
Young Indian EntrepreneurshipYoung Indian Entrepreneurship
Young Indian Entrepreneurship
karishma shah2.9K views

More from LinkedIn

How LinkedIn is Transforming Businesses by
How LinkedIn is Transforming BusinessesHow LinkedIn is Transforming Businesses
How LinkedIn is Transforming BusinessesLinkedIn
264.2K views42 slides
5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق by
5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق
5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائقLinkedIn
46.7K views1 slide
5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes by
5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes
5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 MinutesLinkedIn
46.2K views1 slide
The Student's Guide to LinkedIn by
The Student's Guide to LinkedInThe Student's Guide to LinkedIn
The Student's Guide to LinkedInLinkedIn
88.1K views25 slides
Accelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through Innovation by
Accelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through InnovationAccelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through Innovation
Accelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through InnovationLinkedIn
48.1K views39 slides
How To Tell Your #workstory by
How To Tell Your #workstoryHow To Tell Your #workstory
How To Tell Your #workstoryLinkedIn
641.9K views17 slides

More from LinkedIn(20)

How LinkedIn is Transforming Businesses by LinkedIn
How LinkedIn is Transforming BusinessesHow LinkedIn is Transforming Businesses
How LinkedIn is Transforming Businesses
LinkedIn264.2K views
5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق by LinkedIn
5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق
5 تحديثات على ملفك في 5 دقائق
LinkedIn46.7K views
5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes by LinkedIn
5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes
5 LinkedIn Profile Updates in 5 Minutes
LinkedIn46.2K views
The Student's Guide to LinkedIn by LinkedIn
The Student's Guide to LinkedInThe Student's Guide to LinkedIn
The Student's Guide to LinkedIn
LinkedIn88.1K views
Accelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through Innovation by LinkedIn
Accelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through InnovationAccelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through Innovation
Accelerating LinkedIn’s Vision Through Innovation
LinkedIn48.1K views
How To Tell Your #workstory by LinkedIn
How To Tell Your #workstoryHow To Tell Your #workstory
How To Tell Your #workstory
LinkedIn641.9K views
LinkedIn Q1 2016 Earnings Call by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Q1 2016 Earnings CallLinkedIn Q1 2016 Earnings Call
LinkedIn Q1 2016 Earnings Call
LinkedIn37K views
The 2016 LinkedIn Job Search Guide by LinkedIn
The 2016 LinkedIn Job Search GuideThe 2016 LinkedIn Job Search Guide
The 2016 LinkedIn Job Search Guide
LinkedIn71.6K views
LinkedIn Q4 2015 Earnings Call by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Q4 2015 Earnings CallLinkedIn Q4 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn Q4 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn156.1K views
Banish The Buzzwords by LinkedIn
Banish The BuzzwordsBanish The Buzzwords
Banish The Buzzwords
LinkedIn180.2K views
LinkedIn Bring In Your Parents Day 2015 - Your Parents' Best Career Advice by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Bring In Your Parents Day 2015 - Your Parents' Best Career AdviceLinkedIn Bring In Your Parents Day 2015 - Your Parents' Best Career Advice
LinkedIn Bring In Your Parents Day 2015 - Your Parents' Best Career Advice
LinkedIn12K views
LinkedIn Q3 2015 Earnings Call by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Q3 2015 Earnings CallLinkedIn Q3 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn Q3 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn167.7K views
LinkedIn Economic Graph Research: Toronto by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Economic Graph Research: TorontoLinkedIn Economic Graph Research: Toronto
LinkedIn Economic Graph Research: Toronto
LinkedIn25.5K views
Freelancers Are LinkedIn Power Users [Infographic] by LinkedIn
Freelancers Are LinkedIn Power Users [Infographic]Freelancers Are LinkedIn Power Users [Infographic]
Freelancers Are LinkedIn Power Users [Infographic]
LinkedIn18.6K views
Top Industries for Freelancers on LinkedIn [Infographic] by LinkedIn
Top Industries for Freelancers on LinkedIn [Infographic]Top Industries for Freelancers on LinkedIn [Infographic]
Top Industries for Freelancers on LinkedIn [Infographic]
LinkedIn19.4K views
LinkedIn Quiz: Which Parent Are You When It Comes to Helping Guide Your Child... by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Quiz: Which Parent Are You When It Comes to Helping Guide Your Child...LinkedIn Quiz: Which Parent Are You When It Comes to Helping Guide Your Child...
LinkedIn Quiz: Which Parent Are You When It Comes to Helping Guide Your Child...
LinkedIn48.1K views
LinkedIn Q2 2015 Earnings Call by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Q2 2015 Earnings CallLinkedIn Q2 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn Q2 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn263.5K views
LinkedIn's 2015 Workforce Diversity by LinkedIn
LinkedIn's 2015 Workforce DiversityLinkedIn's 2015 Workforce Diversity
LinkedIn's 2015 Workforce Diversity
LinkedIn458.7K views
Winners of the LinkedIn Economic Graph Challenge by LinkedIn
Winners of the LinkedIn Economic Graph ChallengeWinners of the LinkedIn Economic Graph Challenge
Winners of the LinkedIn Economic Graph Challenge
LinkedIn45.1K views
LinkedIn Q1 2015 Earnings Call by LinkedIn
LinkedIn Q1 2015 Earnings CallLinkedIn Q1 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn Q1 2015 Earnings Call
LinkedIn94.7K views

Recently uploaded

Good News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdf by
Good News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdfGood News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdf
Good News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdfSmartSkill97
8 views7 slides
CV_JessicaIreneJoyce.pdf by
CV_JessicaIreneJoyce.pdfCV_JessicaIreneJoyce.pdf
CV_JessicaIreneJoyce.pdfjessicairenejoyce
9 views2 slides
Navigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdf by
Navigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdfNavigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdf
Navigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdfalyazyaalmulla11
5 views8 slides
24. Data Processing by
24. Data Processing 24. Data Processing
24. Data Processing Manu Mitra
6 views1 slide
Bias in chess by
Bias in chessBias in chess
Bias in chesshr7l1234
5 views8 slides
essa (1).pdf by
essa (1).pdfessa (1).pdf
essa (1).pdfgalhashimi52
7 views5 slides

Recently uploaded(20)

Good News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdf by SmartSkill97
Good News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdfGood News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdf
Good News! One Habit Can Change Your Entire Life Forever.pdf
SmartSkill978 views
Navigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdf by alyazyaalmulla11
Navigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdfNavigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdf
Navigating Towards Safer Roads Addressing Traffic Accidents in the UAE (2).pdf
24. Data Processing by Manu Mitra
24. Data Processing 24. Data Processing
24. Data Processing
Manu Mitra6 views
Bias in chess by hr7l1234
Bias in chessBias in chess
Bias in chess
hr7l12345 views
Topic 36.pptx by saleh176
Topic 36.pptxTopic 36.pptx
Topic 36.pptx
saleh1769 views
FAMILY COMMUNICATION.pdf by shai5a3ssa
FAMILY COMMUNICATION.pdfFAMILY COMMUNICATION.pdf
FAMILY COMMUNICATION.pdf
shai5a3ssa10 views
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online by Bruce Bennett
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applying Online
Bruce Bennett17 views
113. BP International by Manu Mitra
113. BP International113. BP International
113. BP International
Manu Mitra9 views
Kamal Acharya All important documents and marksheet.pdf by Kamal Acharya
Kamal Acharya All important documents and marksheet.pdfKamal Acharya All important documents and marksheet.pdf
Kamal Acharya All important documents and marksheet.pdf
Kamal Acharya9 views
Understanding the power of YouAi MindStudio.pdf by isamusak
Understanding the power of YouAi  MindStudio.pdfUnderstanding the power of YouAi  MindStudio.pdf
Understanding the power of YouAi MindStudio.pdf
isamusak7 views
GLS-Recognition-Award-2023 by Manu Mitra
GLS-Recognition-Award-2023GLS-Recognition-Award-2023
GLS-Recognition-Award-2023
Manu Mitra9 views
reStartEvents 12:7 Nationwide TS:SCI & Above Employer Directory.pdf by Ken Fuller
reStartEvents 12:7 Nationwide TS:SCI & Above Employer Directory.pdfreStartEvents 12:7 Nationwide TS:SCI & Above Employer Directory.pdf
reStartEvents 12:7 Nationwide TS:SCI & Above Employer Directory.pdf
Ken Fuller432 views

LinkedIn Connect to Opportunity™ -- Stories of Discovery

  • 2. Meet four real members who used LinkedIn to unlock opportunities that advanced their careers. But they didn’t wait for opportunity to knock. They went out and seized it. So can you. E VERY MINUTE OF E VERY DAY, OPPORTUNIT Y IS WITHIN RE ACH ON LINKEDIN.
  • 4. Samantha Menchaca had a good job managing construction projects in Mexico. But she was LOOKING FOR A BIGGER CHALLENGE.
  • 5. Samantha wanted to work in other countries and help BUILD BE AUTIFUL STRUC TURES AROUND THE WORLD.
  • 6. BUT FIRST, SHE HAD TO BUILD HER REPUTATION. Samantha used her LinkedIn profile to tell her story, share her experience, and get recommendations.
  • 7. Within two months, opportunity came calling, and Samantha was off to St. Louis for a new job. HER DRE AM JOB. What’s your dream?
  • 9. In Amir Azari’s work, it’s critical that he keeps up with the latest in technology. LINKEDIN HELPS HIM STAY AHE AD OF THE CURVE.
  • 10. Amir constantly scans his LinkedIn Pulse feed to see what’s trending, who’s on the move, and WHO’S LE ADING THE WAY.
  • 11. TO PREPARE FOR ASSIGNMENTS, Amir watches how-to videos on Lynda.
  • 12. Because Amir’s well informed, he’s well prepared to MAKE THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES. What kind of knowledge would give you an edge?
  • 14. Erin Girard grew up in a small town in Illinois and graduated college with very few contacts. THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD WAS A MYSTERY TO HER.
  • 15. So Erin used LinkedIn to MAKE CONNEC TIONS with friends, friends of friends, and recruiters at companies she liked.
  • 16. Erin’s connections led to some interviews, and it wasn’t long before she was hired as a FASHION MERCHANDISER.
  • 17. Erin found a job that WAS JUST THE RIGHT FIT. You can, too. Just do like Erin did and start connecting.
  • 19. A few years ago, Dustin McKissen felt he had SOME THING OF VALUE TO SAY, so he posted his thoughts on LinkedIn.
  • 20. Dozens of articles later, he had an audience of OVER 16,000 PEOPLE and was building relationships around the world.
  • 21. The exposure led to him starting a consulting business, which was “BORN FROM MY WRITING ON LINKEDIN.”
  • 22. DO YOU HAVE IDE AS YOU WANT TO SHARE? A few words could take you a long way.
  • 23. Connect to Opportunity T M In the same way LinkedIn worked for Samantha, Amir, Erin, and Dustin, it can work for you. Here, opportunity of all kinds is right in front of you. All you have to do is jump in.