linkedin 101 for veterans- swords to plowshares- presented by melissa washington
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Melissa Washingtonwww.SmartNetStrategies.com
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LinkedIn 101
Melissa Washington
M2The Recruiting
Edge
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2009
PINK SLIP
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Veteran Business Credentials
• Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE)• Member NaVOBA• Active Member- Central Valley DVBE• WISMA- Women in Military Service- Charter Member• Local VETNET- Active partner in helping Vets get back
to work• Nominated for California Women Veteran’s Leader of
Year Award 2013• Mentor- Women Veterans Connect & Service to Suits• Governor Brown’s ICV• Active member of local Veteran’s Collaborative
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> 300+ million members across 200 countries
> 2.7+ million companies on LinkedIn
> 1.5+ million groups created
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WAYS to UtilizeLinkedIn
Showcase You
Research
Engagement
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Showcase
YOU
Profile
Headline
Location
Photo
Connections
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Headline- So What
Factor?- Include
keywords- Be Creative- Be Specific
Contact Info
Websites
Customized URL
Profile
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PublicProfile
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Profile
Tell your Storythrough the lensof the buyer
Add Media Rich
Links
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Profile
Add Experience
Get Recommendations
Add Media Rich Links
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Profile
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Profile
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PROFILE QUESTIONS
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Connections
Import
• veterans.linkedin.com
• 1 year FREE job seeker subscription
– Rise to top as Featured Applicant
– InMails- 50 per month
– See the full list of who’s viewed your profile
– Premium Badge
– Add “banner” to profile
• Join- “Veterans Mentor Network” group
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