(1) LinkedIn 101
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LinkedIn is a professional social networking site used by over 120 million professionals from over 150 industries. People join LinkedIn at a rate of over 2 new members per second and it connects users to their friends' friends and their friends' friends' friends. According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers leader, students now need a professional online presence on LinkedIn in addition to a solid resume. The document recommends using LinkedIn to build a professional online presence and connect meaningfully with alumni and other contacts.
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(1) LinkedIn 101
- 1. 1. LinkedIn 101 Version 1.07.2011
- 2. How LinkedIn Works Your Friends’ Friends Your Friends Your Friends’ Friends’ Friends
- 3. Who Uses LinkedIn? 120 million+ professionals Over 150 industries Executives from every Fortune 500 firm 6.5 million+ students 9 million+ recent college grads 37,000 college and university alumni groups People are joining LinkedIn at a rate faster than 2 new members per second!
- 4. “ It ’ s no longer enough to simply have a solid resume. Students now need a professional online presence.” Holly Paul, US Recruiting Leader PricewaterhouseCoopers
- 5. 1. Build a Professional Online Presence
- 6. 2. Connect in a Meaningful Way with Alumni and Other “Warm” Contacts