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Introduction to Linkedin
Presented by Kirsty Park
www.linkedin.com/in/kirstypark
www.linkedin.com/company/servisource-recruitment
What is Linkedin?
A Professional Social Network
• Make connections online• Share things with your connections• Represent yourself online
Facebook of the business world / workplace
Why use Linkedin?Personal vs. Professional
What impression do you
want to give online?
Getting the right
information to the
right people
What does it offer?• Your own Profile• Ability to build Connections• Groups• View and Apply for jobs• Private messaging• Follow Companies• Adds your profile to Linkedin search
Linkedin Profile
Profile PictureHeadlinePositions and EducationRecommendationsURLSummary
Keywords and SkillsPhrases and terms which are relevant to your
experience and future positions• Supply Chain Analyst• Logistics Supervisor• Inventory and stock plan management• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)• Proficient in SAP and Excel
Advice: Make a list of your keywords
Sign Up
Set aside some time to set up your Linkedin
Add Connections
Follow the Blue Box
Set time aside and fill it all out at
once
Remember your
keywords
Checklist• Follow the Blue Box• Add a Photo• Change your Headline• Add a Summary• Change your URL
Add a photo• Keep in mind this is your professional image• Simple headshot• You can crop your picture
http://www.cutmypic.com/
Headline
Edit button beside your name to change your headline
Make sure it describes you well as it will appear in search
Change your URL
Click Edit
beside
Public Profile
In the top right hand corner you can change your URL
Follow Companies
Get updates
See who works there
View Jobs
Build your network
• Colleagues• Friends• Classmates• Business Contacts• “People you may know”
Linkedin Rule - Only add people you know
Golden Rule – Network wisely
Put it to use
On your CV When you meet new business contacts In your emails
Linkedin?
9 Minutes a Day
Become the red pencil
Questions?
Kirsty Parkwww.linkedin.com/in/kirstypark
www.linkedin.com/company/servisource-recruitment
www.servisource.ie