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Are you LinkedIn?

Alex GutierrezAssociate DirectorCareer Center

Aaron OlsonRecruiterSt. Luke’s Health Systems

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Social Media & Recruiting

Jobvite 2012 Recruiting Survey

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So Why LinkedIn?• To be found

• To connect and network

• Research

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Headings and Headlines

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Summary

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Your “Why Me” statement

Your personal brand

Keywords

DescriptorsAccomplishmentsTools & SkillsWhat have you learned

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Experience

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Skills and Expertise

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Keywords

SkillsExperienceAttributes Competencies

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Skills and Expertise

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Expanding &Research

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Skills and Expertise

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Education

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University &Campus Involvement

High School

Independent Learning

Business Training orProfessional Development

Relevant Courses

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Courses and Training

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Volunteer and Causes

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Recommendations

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Additional Information

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Projects & Languages

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Class & GroupProjects

Language Expertise

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Patents and Publications

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Honors and Awards

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Organizations

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Adding Sections

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Contact Info & Other Social Media

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Connecting

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Complete your profile

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Connecting

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Groups & Connections of connections

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Menu Bar

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Groups

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Groups

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Companies

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Follow

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Insights

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What’s the point?• Job search and be found• Search opportunities & highlight credentials

• Research • People & Organizations

• Lifelong career management tool• Connections & experience

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Tips

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