Here is a 3 sentence summary of the document: The document provides instructions on how to use LinkedIn as a powerful networking and job search tool, including how to create an account, build your profile, connect with contacts, search for jobs, and adjust privacy settings. Key aspects of using LinkedIn are creating a profile with your employment history, education, skills and photo; connecting with contacts and recruiters in your online network; and using messages and the job search function to find and apply for new opportunities. The document outlines the basic features and functionality of LinkedIn to help users maximize its potential for professional networking and job searching.

1. How to Use LinkedIn
A Powerful Networking and Job Search Tool

2. Here are the Basics:
• Create Your Account
• Know The Terms
• Create Your Profile
• Select Connections
• Use Messages
• Search for Jobs
• Adjust Settings

3. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
First, enter your email address.
Second, enter your contacts.
Third, choose Basic Account (free).

4. COMMON TERMS
Profile – What people will see when they find you on
LinkedIn. Your Employment History, Education, Skills and
Photo.
Recruiter – Recruiters will post job openings and search
for new candidates.
Connections – Contacts in an online network.
Endorsements – Your connections can endorse you for
skills you’ve added to your profile.
Recommendation – A paragraph about your strengths
and skills.

5. STEPS TO CREATING YOUR PROFILE
Edit Headline
Edit Summary
Enter Education Information
Enter Employment Information
Enter Certification Information
Click Done Editing

6. SELECT CONNECTIONS
Your email contacts will automatically appear.
Send personal invite to connect on LinkedIn.

7. USING MESSAGES
Messages Icon (Envelope) is in the top right.
Click on it to send messages to your contacts.

8. SEARCHING FOR JOBS
Select JOBS
Type Search Criteria
Click View
Use Filters to Sort
Location
Company Size
Industry

9. SETTINGS
Click on the Profile Tab
Choose Manage Settings
Determine whether you want activity broadcasts on/off
Select who sees feed

10. BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR SEARCH.