Getting Started With LinkedIn
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I presented this to the McHenry County Workforce Network clients on November 1st. It focuses on creating a #LinkedIn account for the first time and the steps to for building your profile.
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Getting Started With LinkedIn
- 1. Getting Started with brought to you by Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner November 1, 2018
- 2. 2 Introduction & Outline for session Introduction Professional Career in Media & Marketing Research McHenry County Workforce Network Volunteer Career Coach Corner Blog & Presenter Outline Why LinkedIn? Creating an account Navigation tabs Building your profile Adding new sections Searching Settings
- 3. 3 Notes & Goals for session General Notes for Today My contact info is on last slide Workshop is interactive Q/A & Parking lot Red Arrows Comments on the Evaluation forms Sign out of LinkedIn 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
- 9. 9 Creating Your Account Check email for confirmation code Copy and paste code or enter it direct
- 10. 10 Create or Sign in to your account
- 11. 11 Creating Your Account Incorrect entry or time delay?
- 12. 12 Creating Your Account This step is optional and not recommended
- 14. 14 Creating Your Account LinkedIn will make recommends based on your profile Include a personal note when connecting with others
- 15. 15 Adding a Profile Photo Profiles with photos are 12x more likely to be viewed
- 16. 16 Adding a Profile Photo Select photo and rename for SEO for your profile
- 17. 17 Adding a Profile Photo Adjust the photo with Zoom and Straighten controls
- 18. 18 Adding a Profile Photo Adjust the photo with Zoom and Straighten controls
- 19. 19 Adding a Profile Photo Not happy with the photo? Select another and redo
- 20. 20 LinkedIn Mobile App LinkedIn mobile app is a useful tool Learn desktop/laptop version first
- 21. 21 Creating Your Account Multiple topics and influencers are featured
- 23. 23 Your Account is Created This is the Home page that features many elements
- 24. 24 Premium Account Options Several options are available based on your role
- 25. 25 Premium Career Account Option Benefits for a premium account vary
- 26. 26 Premium Career Account Option Benefits for a premium account vary
- 27. 27 Premium Account Option Premium Job Seeker Benefits Contact Recruiters Featured Applicant Master Skills Who’s Viewed Your Profile in last 90 days
- 28. 28 LinkedIn Navigation Tab – My Network
- 29. 29 LinkedIn Navigation Tab - Jobs
- 30. 30 LinkedIn Navigation Tab - Messaging
- 31. 31 LinkedIn Navigation Tab - Notifications
- 32. 32 LinkedIn Navigation Tab - Me
- 33. 33 LinkedIn Navigation Tab - Work
- 36. 36 Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL
- 37. 37 Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL
- 38. 38 Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL
- 39. 39 Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL
- 44. 44 Editing Your Profile Contact Info
- 45. 45 Editing Your Profile Contact Info
- 46. 46 Editing Your Profile Contact Info
- 47. 47 Editing Your Profile Contact Info
- 48. 48 Editing Your Profile Contact Info
- 54. 54 Adding Previous Work Experience
- 55. 55 Adding Previous Work Experience
- 56. 56 Adding Previous Work Experience
- 57. 57 Adding Previous Work Experience
- 58. 58 Adding Previous Work Experience
- 59. 59 Adding Previous Work Experience
- 60. 60 Add Profile Section - Education
- 61. 61 Add Profile Section - Education
- 62. 62 Add Profile Section - Education
- 63. 63 Add Profile Section - Education
- 64. 64 Add Profile Section - Education
- 65. 65 Add Profile Section - Skills It is an imperative section to utilize keywords You can add up to 50 skills
- 66. 66 Add Profile Section - Skills
- 67. 67 Add Profile Section - Skills
- 68. 68 Add Profile Section - Skills
- 80. 80 Finding New LinkedIn Connections Co-workers Vendors Clients Friends Group Members Always add a personal message when sending a connection request
- 86. 86 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
- 87. 87 McHenry County Workforce Network November Newsletter of Events & Services McHenry County Workforce Network Website
- 88. 88 Upcoming Events McHenry County Workforce Network 500 Russel Court, Woodstock, IL 60098 Getting Started with LinkedIn Thursday November 1, 2018 from 1pm – 3pm LinkedIn Basics and Best Practices Thursday November 15, 2018 from 10am – 12pm Tips for a Winning Interview Thursday November 15, 2018 from 1pm – 3pm Job Center of Lake County 19351 W. Washington St., Bldg 4, Room 424 LinkedIn Intermediate Tuesday November 13, 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