Network Yourself Into a Job using LinkedIn

Presenter: Debbie Leung

Agenda

Introduction Learning objectives Icebreaker Presentation Activity Wrap-Up

Learning Objectives

Create your professional profile Network on-line

Icebreaker

Red Starburst-What do you know about LinkedIn?

Introduction

What is LinkedIn? How can it help me?

Employer Perspective

Winning Question

Pink Starburst What do you think are the most

important parts of your LinkedIn profile?

(a) Photograph(b)Headline (c) Summary(d)All of the above

Create Your Professional Profile

Clear photograph of you (head to shoulder)

Headline Summary

Winning Question

Orange Starburst -It is important to list all of the dates when you worked or attended school so you can be easily found by others

True False

Continued from Professional Profile

Own your experience (professional and educational background)

Courses, Volunteer and Projects Build your contacts 100% complete Turn off broadcasts

Winning Question

Yellow Starburst- Why do you think employers and recruiters value job recommendations on LinkedIn?

Networking on-line

Request job recommendations Customize your connection requests Follow organizations

Activity

Think about three words you would use to describe yourself on a future job interview for a school guidance counselor position. Either work with a partner or by yourself to create a headline for your own LinkedIn profile.

Questions?

Debbie Leungdebbieleung11@gmail.com