1. LEVERAGE LINKEDIN FOR YOUR CAREER SUCCESS Kim Bilawchuk Career Coachwww.kbcareercoach.com

2. Todays Overview 1 Who is Kim Bilawchuk? 2 Why LinkedIn? 5 Simple Steps to 3 Leverage LinkedIn 3. Who Am I? Im doing my dream job Many job changes, mostthrough networking Certified Social MediaStrategist BBA, UMass Amherst MBA, Boston College MEd, Boston University Live in Lowell, MA 4. 4.74 5. 75 6. Why Network? 75+% of jobs are never advertised To gather more information about othercareer choices (informational interviewing) To keep current in your industry or field To build business contacts/relationships To have access to different points of view To meet new people and make new friends Its FUN!7 7. Why do I need a LinkedIn Profile? Share your brand Personal/professional Grow your network Quality > Quantity Nurture individual relationships 8 8. 5 Tips forLeveragingLinkedIn 9. #1COMPLETE YOURLINKEDIN PROFILE 10. Complete Profile 100% Current Position 2 Past Positions Education Profile Summary Photo Specialties 3 Recommendations 11. #2JOIN GROUPS 12. Groups Join up to 50 You can connect with ANYONE in any groupyou belong to! Categories: Discussions Members (statistics) Jobs Promotions 13. #3SEARCH JOBS 14. Jobs Advanced Search Keyword Industry Location Company name Function Experience Date posted 15. #4FOLLOWCOMPANIES 16. Companies Follow up to 1000! Basic company info:location, size, industry, type Jobs posted Statistics of people working at company 17. #5ANSWERS 18. Answers Showcase your knowledge, expertise, andinterests by answering questions. Ask questions NOT intended to ask for jobs! 19. Summary Complete your profile Join Groups Follow Companies Search Jobs Answer/Ask Questions 20. Nurture Your Network Regularly communicate accomplishments tokey members of network Regularly send personal notes and birthdayand holiday cards Act as a source of information for membersof your network Never abuse the network relationship 22 21. QUESTIONS?