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LinkedIn��A Professional Networking Tool

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What is LinkedIn?

  • A powerful professional global business tool
  • Much more than a digital resume
  • Can be used to build a professional portfolio of your best work

Video: What is LinkedIn?

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What is LinkedIn?

  • You Can Upload Documents, Videos, PowerPoints, and Other Examples of Your Best Work
  • You Can Endorse Others and Be Endorsed by Others
  • You Can Receive Recommendations
    • This is essentially a letter of recommendation which becomes a permanent part of your profile.

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Why Use LinkedIn?

  • 500 million users as of 2017
  • Adds 6.6 million new users each month
  • Excellent mobile app available
  • LinkedIn will often be the first result when your name is Googled
  • Used by most Human Resource Mangers for hiring and recruiting

Video: Why Use LinkedIn?

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Creating a Profile

  • Visit the website – LinkedIn.com
  • You will need an e-mail account that you can immediately access
  • You must provide your real name and accurate information
  • The minimum age is 14 to create a LinkedIn account in the United States

Video: Creating a Profile

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Project Based Learning

  • Create a LinkedIn Account
  • Use Accurate Information
  • Upload Appropriate Photo
  • Write Summary/Background
  • List Experience
  • Honors & Awards
  • Organizations
  • Projects
  • Skills & Endorsements
  • Education
  • Additional Information