Linked in for students
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This document provides tips for how students can develop a professional online presence on LinkedIn. It notes that LinkedIn has over 200 million professionals from over 150 industries, including executives from every Fortune 500 company. The document recommends that students build their online presence on LinkedIn by adding sections to their profile about organizations, courses, and recommendations. It provides examples of strong student profiles and tips for promoting one's LinkedIn profile through email signatures and status updates.
Linked in for students
- 1. How students can develop a great online presence
- 2. Who Uses LinkedIn Who Uses LinkedIn? ? 200 million+ professionals ? Over 150 industries ? 2 million+ companies ? Executives from every Fortune 500 firm ? 60,000+ college and university alumni groups ? 63% outside the U.S. ? Students and recent grads are fastest growing demographic 2
- 3. How LinkedIn Helps You? LinkedIn Benefits for Students and Alumni 1. Build a professional online presence 2. Connect in a meaningful way with alumni and other “ warm” contacts 3. Research companies and industries 4. Explore opportunities for undecided students 5. Learn professional networking etiquette 3
- 4. 1. Build a Professional Online Presence 4
- 5. Add Sections to Enhance Student Profiles 5
- 6. 6 Add Sections to Enhance Student Profiles: Organizations Add Sections to Enhance Student Profiles: Courses
- 7. Example of a Student Profile
- 9. Live Demo of a LinkedIn Profile
- 10. The 5 Golden Rules of Student LinkedIn Profiles 1. Professional photo of student alone 2. Headline with area of study and/or career ambitions 3. Keyword-rich summary that includes type of positions student is seeking 4. Inclusion of volunteer activities, internships and extra-curriculars 5. Recommendations from professors, advisors, internships
- 11. Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: Email Signature Line ------------------------------ Jane Doe National Company, Inc. Ph: (800) 555-1234 Fax: (800) 555-5678 Jane.Doe@National.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/JaneDoe
- 12. Promote Your LinkedIn Profile: Status Updates
- 14. Questions?? ?Communication Career Services BMC 2.302 Career Advisor: Monica Jackson monica.jackson@austin.utexas.edu Skype: mjackson0424 14