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Why is LinkedIn important?
~70% of all jobs are found through networking
… LinkedIn is networking made easy!
What words come your mind…
Generous, boisterous, empathetic, weight loss/gain, Dr. Phil/Dr. Oz, education
Who Uses LinkedIn?• 313 million+ professionals (2 new users join
every second)• 3 million+ organizations, 150+ industries• 67% of users from outside the country
• 112,000+ Temple University students & alumni (over 11,000 in education!)
What LinkedIn Helps You Do1. Build and/or enhance your professional online
presence2. Connect in a meaningful way with alumni and
“warm” contacts, and meet new people3. Research your employers of choice4. Search for jobs and opportunities with
organizations in a way that includes the people you already know
Top 5 Tips for Stand Out Profiles1. Professional photo of you alone
2. Headline with current experience and/or career ambitions
3. Keyword-rich summary and descriptions that include language from your target positions
4. A list of groups that represent your affiliations and professional interests
5. Inclusion of professional positions, skills, academic institutions, etc.
Top 5 Tips for LinkedIn Networking1. Upload an email address to see who you already know
on LinkedIn
2. Use the “Alumni” tool to find Temple alumni who were once in your shoes.
3. When connecting with someone, always personalize your message
4. Participate in groups that match your affiliations, career path, and interests
5. Searching Company Pages & Jobs can result in finding opportunities at target organizations
Effective Connection Messages
1. Introduce yourself
2. Warm up the connection
3. Make your ask
4. Thank the person
Effective Connection Messages
Hi Pat,
My name is Kevin, and I’m a Temple senior studying Secondary Education. I’ve been doing research on the field, and came across your profile on LinkedIn. Congrats on all of your success! I’d like to connect with you and would love to hear more about your work.
Thank you,Kevin
A Few Final Tips
Get social media strategic.
Be an observant fly on the wall.
To be seen as valuable, you must add value.
Create your “personal learning” network