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CAREER SERVICES FEATURE PRESENTATION
Basics
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Introductions
Nancy Cheek, Career Advisor
813/221-6342
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Largest professional networking site in the world
Over 347 million members worldwide, 107 million of those are in the US
40% of users check in every day 2 people join LinkedIn every second
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LinkedIn.com
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7 Keys to an Effective Profile
1. Professional photo11 x more likely to be noticed
2. Headline that tells what you have to offer
3. A compelling summary
4. Relevant jobs, courses, honors and awards
5. Education
6. Effective use of the “Skills & Expertise” sectionMinimum of 5
7. ConnectionsMinimum of 50
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A well-crafted and complete profile will impact your ranking on search engines and improve the likelihood that your profile will be found by hiring managers and recruiters.
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1. Professional PhotoThis:
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Not this:
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Or this:
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Use searchable keywords in your headline and summary
2. Informative Headline
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3. Compelling Summary
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4. Relevant ExperienceSaint Leo University|Online online.saintleo.edu
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5. Education Saint Leo University|Online online.saintleo.edu
6. Skills & Expertise 5+Saint Leo University|Online online.saintleo.edu
7. Connections 50+
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Always personalize your connection requestSaint Leo University|Online online.saintleo.edu
Join groups to gain exposure to industry professionals – more
connections
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Search groups by industry – and location
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Access to all members in group
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Bonus for tonight - find jobs!!Saint Leo University|Online online.saintleo.edu
Jobs by program, job title, company, location
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LinkedIn ResourcesMore advice on LinkedIn:
https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students
https://www.linkedin.com/studentjobs
LinkedIn in 30 Minutes by Melanie Pinola
Saint Leo LinkedIn groups to join:Saint Leo University Center for Online Learning Career Services
Center for Online Learning Saint Leo University Student Life
Saint Leo University Alumni Association
Questions about getting started?
Contact your career advisor: Nancy Cheek at [email protected] Connect with me on LinkedIn! Saint Leo University|Online
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