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LinkedIn: Landing the Career of Your Dreams
GOALS of Today’s Training:
Understand what employers look for in your profile
Learn the mechanics of growing your network on LinkedIn
Explore ways to become more visible and active
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Managing Your Profile
Use an Appropriate Picture
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Not like this…
Or this…
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Certainly not this…
Good try, but no…
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Why even bother…
Closer…
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Not closer…
Creative, but…
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Now we’re talking…
Crushed it…
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Exceptional…
A slight unfair advantage…
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Basically, Keep it Professional
Dress Appropriately in Your Picture
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Use a Current Photo
Be Consistent Across the Web
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Create a Compelling Headline
Please. Don’t...
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So, unemployed…
Not the worst, not the best…
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Good. (Except for the picture)
Don’t Highlight That You Are Unemployed
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Add Multiple Current and Past Jobs
Maximize Your Experience
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Be Honest
Use Keywords and Skills in Your
Summary
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Use (Appropriate) Multimedia When Possible
Utilize a Public Profile Vanity URL
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Customize Your Public Profile
Select Your Skills & Endorsements
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Ask for Recommendations
Add Some Accomplishments
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List Any Certifications
The LinkedIn Projects Feature Can Help Show
Your Work
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Identify Organizations
List Publications to Show Your Research and Your Capabilities
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Making Connections
Build Your
Network
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Be Personable
Join Groups
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Post Relevant Content
Send InMail (Sparingly)
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Use Answers Section
Comment
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Job Specific Tools and Approaches
Use LinkedIn Jobs and Select Your Preferences
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LinkedIn Job Search App (Apple and Android)
Follow Companies
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Watch For Specific Company Jobs
Request Informational Interviews
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CONTACT DETAILSJay Johnson, Partner
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Mail: jay@coeuscreativegroup.com
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