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LinkedIn

Facebook… for Professionals.

Your LinkedIn profile is your connection to over 60 million professionals in the business world. Use it to show the world who you are. To help the world find you. This network will not just help you find a job, but GET a job.

Tell your story. Your LinkedIn profile is an interactive business card. Use it to describe your summer jobs, internships, volunteer positions, or personal passions. You've already accomplished a lot. Now it's your time to shine.

Did you know? LinkedIn profiles are often one of the first results in Google search. Make this work for you. If your name is searched, be sure your profile looks its best.

Join the Career Services Linkedin group and connect to employers, staff, and more.


Helpful Resources!

How to Build a Professional Student LinkedIn Profile
Think of your LinkedIn profile as an interactive business card. It’s a summary of your professional experience, interests, and capabilities that is designed to attract the attention of important people who are searching for you online — recruiters, networking contacts, and grad school admissions officers. A strong profile is a key differentiator in the job market. So let’s get started...

How to Network Professionally Online
You’ve heard it a million times (so it wouldn’t hurt to hear it again): “Success is not just about what you know; it’s about who you know.” With LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional online network, the “who” is at your fingertips. Follow these easy steps to get connected now—and to turn those connections into opportunities.

How to Conduct Essential Employer Research on LinkedIn
One of recruiters’ biggest complaints about entry-level job candidates is their lack of knowledge about an employer’s organization. Before attending a career fair, networking meeting, or job interview, you must do your homework. Here are some tips on how to use LinkedIn to research effectively and gain an advantage over your less-prepared peers.

Be sure to view the Linkedin Graduate Guide to learn more about how this tool can help you succeed!

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