LinkedIn Resources
The LinkedIn Profile Checklist helps students create a compelling LinkedIn profile by guiding them on how to effectively present their photo, headline, summary, experience, education, volunteer work, skills, honors, courses, recommendations, and projects to attract admissions officers and employers.
The LinkedIn Etiquette guidelines help students maintain a professional presence on LinkedIn by advising them on how frequently to check the platform, craft a professional profile, send personalized connection requests, ask for introductions and recommendations politely, and engage appropriately in groups.
Build a Professional Student Profile
The LinkedIn resource “Building a Great Student Profile” helps students create a strong profile with tips on headlines, photos, education, summaries, keywords, updates, group badges, recommendations, URLs, and sharing work.
The LinkedIn resource “How to Network on LinkedIn” helps students network by advising on profile completion, showcasing experiences, connecting personally, joining groups, supporting others, updating often, engaging in LinkedIn Answers, researching contacts, and blending online with real-life interactions.
How to Research Employers Online
The LinkedIn resource “Conducting Employer Research” helps students prepare for career fairs and interviews by advising them to keep an open mind, use Advanced Search, explore Company Pages, research interviewers, and follow company news.
Top 10 Online Job Hunting Tips
The LinkedIn resource “Top 10 Online Job Hunting Tips” helps students find opportunities through daily profile management, networking, active updates, group participation, leveraging connections, company research, professional follow-ups, and using the LinkedIn Student Jobs Portal for internships and entry-level positions.