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Page 1: LinkedIn: The Basics 2013 Brooke Glover

LinkedIn: The Basics

2013

Brooke Glover www.powerjobcenter.com

Page 2: LinkedIn: The Basics 2013 Brooke Glover

LinkedIn

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Professional pictureSummary

Detailed, Creative, Same as Profile on resume

Extension of who you are Don’t obsess Can always add more later

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LinkedIn

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Experience Spend time on this Detailed description of the jobs listed –

especially if looking for similar job Omit jobs not relevant, if you can Emphasize accomplishments Recommendations – recruiters love to see

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LinkedIn

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Skills & Expertise Recruiters look at this BUT not that

important Make sure you have some skills listed and

some endorsements Endorsements:

Endorse others and then they will endorse you Ask for endorsements – send e-mail

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LinkedIn

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Educationo Join alum group

Groupso Join as many relevant groups as can!!!!

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LinkedIn Tips

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Spend time every day on LinkedInBuild your “brand” o Starting your own groupo Adding comments to groups

Connections – Two trains of thoughto With only with people in your fieldo With almost everyone

Extension of you and tool to sell yourself as a professional

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Contact Information

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www.powerjobcenter.combrookeglover@powerjobcenter.com773-454-1467Connect on LinkedIn

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Questions?

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