1 © 2012 boise state university 1 using linkedin alex gutierrez associate director career center...

1© 2012 Boise State University 1

Using LinkedIn

Alex GutierrezAssociate DirectorCareer Center

Strategies, Tools & Tips


Social Media & Recruiting

Source: Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey Results 2012

3© 2012 Boise State University

So Why LinkedIn?• To be found

• To connect and network

• Research

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Headings and Headlines

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Summary

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Your “Why Me” statement

Your personal brand

Keywords


Experience

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DescriptorsAccomplishmentsTools & SkillsWhat have you learned


Skills and Expertise

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Keywords

SkillsExperienceAttributes Competencies


Education

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University &Campus Involvement

High School

Independent Learning

Business Training orProfessional Development

Relevant Courses


Courses and Training

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Volunteer and Causes

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Recommendations


Additional Information

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Projects & Languages

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Projects

Language Expertise


Patents and Publications

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Honors and Awards

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Organizations

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Adding Sections

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Keywords

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Contact Info & Other Social Media

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Menu Bar

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Menu Bar

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Menu Bar

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Menu Bar

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Connecting

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Complete your profile


Connecting

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Groups & Connections of connections


Groups

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Groups

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Companies

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Jobs

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Follow

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Insights

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What’s the point?• Job search and be found• Search opportunities & highlight credentials

• Research • People & Organizations

• Lifelong career management tool• Connections & experience

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Tips

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DoGood connectionsRecommendationsUnique URLKeep activeJoin groupsMake keyword richFollow companies

Don’tUpdate hourlyBe unprofessionalDo it & forget it


www.linkedin.com

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