LinkedIn Basics - This basic session is for beginners to learn the basics of how to use this great networking tool. Topics include building your profile, why using a photo is important, developing your work experience and why a profile is more than a resume. Learn the different elements available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention.

1. Basics
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Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner

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Notes & Outline for session
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on handout
Workshop is interactive
Red Arrows
Parking lot
Outline
Creating an account
Getting started
Navigation tabs – finding your way around LinkedIn
Profile – editing & building
Finding or adding a new connection
Recommendations

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LinkedIn - What is it & Why use it?
Over 300+ million professionals use LinkedIn to
exchange information, ideas and opportunities
Virtual Resume
Business Social Networking Site
Create an Internet Presence
Research Individual or Company
 Norm Galvin at InsightsNow
 Corina Eliason at ForeSee
Find Employment Opportunities

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LinkedIn - Sign in or create account
Existing users
sign in here
New users
sign in here

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LinkedIn Profile – Starting

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LinkedIn Profile – Starting

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LinkedIn Profile – Starting

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LinkedIn Pay Options

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LinkedIn Pay Options

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LinkedIn Home

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LinkedIn Home - Notifications

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LinkedIn Profile

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LinkedIn Connections

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LinkedIn Interests - Education

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LinkedIn Jobs

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LinkedIn Interests - Companies

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LinkedIn Interests - Companies

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LinkedIn Interests - Groups

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LinkedIn Interests - Groups

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LinkedIn Interests - Pulse

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LinkedIn Interests - SlideShare

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LinkedIn Settings

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LinkedIn Settings – Profile

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Creating a Profile – Editing & Building

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View Profile – Editing & Building

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View Profile – Editing & Building

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View Profile – Adding a Photo

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View Profile – Adding a Photo

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Profile – Adding a Photo

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Profile – Adding a Headline

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Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL

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Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL

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Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL

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Editing Your LinkedIn Profile URL

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LinkedIn Profile – Contact Info

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LinkedIn Profile – Adding Elements

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LinkedIn Profile – Adding Elements

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LinkedIn Profile – Adding Elements

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Profile – Adding Experience

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LinkedIn Profile – Skills

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LinkedIn - Home Page & Connecting

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LinkedIn - Connecting with Someone

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LinkedIn - Connecting with Someone

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LinkedIn - Connecting with Someone

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LinkedIn - Connecting with Someone

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Inviting a New LinkedIn Connection

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Home Page Opportunities

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LinkedIn Advice on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ji2mhHzFW-tD55wWL7BOg

49. Questions?
Feel free to follow up later or
connect with me on LinkedIn!
Contact Info:
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: (815) 302-9552
Email: BruceABennett@comcast.net
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
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