Networking wi th L inkedin 
Future Healthcare Executives 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 
October 23, 2014
Founded in 2003 
HQ Milwaukee, WI 
WHE R E WE WOR K 
Milwaukee, WI 
Ann Arbor, MI 
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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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Who Here Al ready Has a Linkedin 
Prof i le? 
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What is Linkedin?
WHAT I S L INK EDIN? 
• A social network for professionals 
• Networking 
• Business Opportunities 
• Job Opportunities 
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WHO US E S L INK EDIN? 
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WHAT I S L INK EDIN? 
Your online resume & business card! 
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Why is it important?
WHY I S I T IMPOR TANT ? 
• 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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WHY I S I T IMPOR TANT ? 
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NEWE S T F EATUR E S 
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Optimize!
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What not to do
WHAT NOT TO DO 
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Homework!
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 
HOMEWOR K ! 
NETWORK! 
Network with others 
on Linkedin to build 
contacts & find job 
opportunities. 
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HOMEWOR K ! 
• 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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S UCCE S S ! 
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311 E CHICAGO ST SUITE 520 
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 
THANKS! 
RACHEL.HOWE@ZEONSOLUTIONS.COM 
Thanks! 
Questions?

Linkedin for Networking - Future Healthcare Executives 2014

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    Networking wi thL inkedin Future Healthcare Executives University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee October 23, 2014
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    Founded in 2003 HQ Milwaukee, WI WHE R E WE WOR K Milwaukee, WI Ann Arbor, MI Future Healthcare Executives 2
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    W H AT 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  Future Healthcare Executives 3
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    Who Here Already Has a Linkedin Prof i le? Future Healthcare Executives 4
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    WHAT I SL INK EDIN? • A social network for professionals • Networking • Business Opportunities • Job Opportunities Future Healthcare Executives 6
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    WHAT I SL INK EDIN? Your online resume & business card! Future Healthcare Executives 8
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    WHY I SI T IMPOR TANT ? • Target individuals with similar interests • Keep in touch with professional connections • Join groups • Use “Viewed My Profile” to your advantage • Job Listings • Follow Companies Future Healthcare Executives 10
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    CREATE PROFILE Createa 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 HOMEWOR K ! NETWORK! Network with others on Linkedin to build contacts & find job opportunities. Future Healthcare Executives 32
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    HOMEWOR K ! • 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! Future Healthcare Executives 33
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    S UCCE SS ! Future Healthcare Executives 34
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    311 E CHICAGOST SUITE 520 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 THANKS! RACHEL.HOWE@ZEONSOLUTIONS.COM Thanks! Questions?