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LinkedIn is a website that allows users to connect professionally and find employment opportunities. It has over 300 million members globally. Maintaining an active and fully-filled LinkedIn profile is important for college students to showcase their skills and experiences. The document provides tips for an effective LinkedIn profile, including using a professional photo, writing a brief summary, including recommendations, staying connected with contacts, and keeping content professional. It also encourages connecting with one's university on LinkedIn to expand alumni networks.
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- 4. There are many benefits to using LinkedIn such as: Getting recommendations from peers Have skills endorsed by peers Companies find YOU! Connect with international companies
- 5. Having a LinkedIn page is crucial for college stu- dents, especially in this age of technology. LinkedIn allows you to go beyond your resume and showcase your personality and interests. By completing your profile page and being active on LinkedIn, more people will look at your profile.
- 6. Here are some tips to improve your LinkedIn profile according to the Wall Street Journal (2015). Professional Profile Pictures: Have a picture that represents you and your character. Take a professional headshot from the chest up. No Nicknames: Put the name that will appear on formal documents. Briefly Showcase Yourself: Complete the sum- mary section on your profile. Talk briefly about what you do or strategic responsibilities you’ve had in previous jobs.
- 7. Include Recommendations: A recommendation can add support for what you have already said about yourself. It shows you how important you were in your previous or current job. Stay Connected:The more you are connected, the more recognition you will get from other users. Don’t Get Too Personal: Keep your activity professional. Potential employers see what you post and look to see if you act in a professional manner.
- 8. Here is an example of a strong LinkedIn profile
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- 10. Stay connected with Drury University and classmates. Connect with Drury’s page on LinkedIn. The connection doesn’t have to end after graduation. Stay connected with Drury University and classmates. Connect with Drury’s page on LinkedIn. The connection doesn’t have to end after graduation.
- 11. By connecting with Drury on LinkedIn, you are able to network with alumni as well as teachers. You are able to participate in group discussions with alumni about current news or events. Drury’s LinkedIn page also allows you to see where people are from, what they study, and what career path they chose after college. By connecting with Drury on LinkedIn, you are able to network with alumni as well as teachers. You are able to participate in group discussions with alumni about current news or events. Drury’s LinkedIn page also allows you to see where people are from, what they study, and what career path they chose after college.
- 12. All you have to do to con- nect with us is to add Drury University to your your education on your profile!
- 13. Get LinkeDUp today and expand your network. Stay connected. Get LinkeDUp today and expand your network. Stay connected.