7. Build your online presence
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LinkedIn is the most
important social network for
students & universities
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8. Worldwide Workforce
3,300M+
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Huge global market opportunity in members
1 LinkedIn members as of March 31, 2011 | 2 Source: International Planning & Research
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Worldwide Professionals
640M+
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LinkedIn Members
200M+
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Personal brad is the image people think of when they hear your name
Your title isnt who you are, it’s just your role
Your brand is based on your unique strenghts
Determine who you want o know about you? Potential employers? Customers? Get the word out via FB, linkedin, youtube, blogs etc.
70% employers have rejected a job candidate because of information they found about that person online
85% of employers say that positive online reputation influences their hiring decision
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Click through Online profile.
It is based on the notion that relationships and networks matter. And that the context of work & career are critically important. That cultivating relationships and removing the “friction” from networking will add tremendous value.
Last quarter, we launched student vertical sections. Students hate it when they can’t get to 100% - yet they didn’t have the work experience to get there with their LinkedIn profiles. We looked a tons of student resumes, and saw what they added in lieu of work experience. Student Vertical Sections let students showcase the experience they gained in college – they can add projects, courses, test scores, honors & awards, and organizations to their LinkedIn profile.
Your networking should be based off of friends & Family, University Affiliations, shared work experiences, interests & volunteerism
You might find you’re affiliated with the wrong institution. This is because you added your education before we had figured out data standardization and typeahead. Re-enter it now and select from the typeahead list.
70% of jobs are found through personal connections or networking
It’s not about what you know but who you know
Why have a professional network
Introductions, increased access, event invitation, info & resources, advice
What if I don’t have a network? Family, friends, others
Connect with Family & friends -
Reach out to Alumni and Industry
Build and maintain
Your networking should be based off of friends & Family, University Affiliations, shared work experiences, volunterrism