This is the presentation I will use as a backdrop for a guest lecture session at Webster University, specifically how to use LinkedIn as a career development tool. Feedback and suggestions are always appreciated!
1. A “Crash Course” Steve Urquhart Founder, T21 Solutions and VETsourcing Candidate, M.A. Human Resources Development (Webster University)
2. What’s LinkedIn? Launched in 2003 as a business-oriented social networking site (like Facebook for professionals, but it was actually first) CEO was a Yahoo! executive, founders were Silicon Valley dot-commers Over 100,000,000 registered users worldwide Nearly 1,000,000 groups you can join online Think of it as your virtual Rolodex …
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6. What’s LinkedIn (cont’d) Manage your professional profile online, including resume, experience, projects Build your network with Connections Connections are 1st Degree, 2nd Degree and 3rd Degree (think Kevin Bacon) Join virtual groups and follow companies Include your online portfolio, blog, etc. Rapidly emerging as a recruiting tool as companies bypass traditional headhunting and passive sourcing routes