getting started with linkedin

Getting Started with LinkedIn

What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is a professional social network.

A tool to connect with colleagues, industry connections, companies and network with

your peers professionally.

Why should I join?

LinkedIn is a great way to

connect with your peers, get updates on

your industry and join discussions with

like-minded peers about topics

that interest you.

How do I get started?

Easy. We’ll walk you through setting

up your profile and joining your

first group.

Creating A LinkedIn Account

Opening an account takes less than 2 minutes.

Enter your job title & select your

company.Can’t find your company? Type in the name.

Select the best match for industry.

Connect with those you already know. Use your Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook account.

Connect with your friends, colleagues,

and industry connections.

Your Account is Set up!

Next Step: Completing your LinkedIn

Profile.

Your LinkedIn Profile

= Your Online Professional

Profile

Your LinkedIn profile may be

someone’s first impression of you.

Make your first

impression a lasting

one.

Completing your

LinkedIn Profile

In 5 easy steps.

1. Fill out your Relevant Experience.

2. Add your Education.

3. Add a Professional Picture

Your picture is the first thing someone

sees on your profile.

Make the right impression with a high-

quality professional picture.

Don’t have a professional picture?

Quick Tip:Use a Smartphone. Ask a friend to take one of you against a blank wall.

4. Add skills & expertise

Add skills not listed in LinkedIn

Highlight your accomplishments and

responsibilities for each position.

5. Add details for each of your positions

Your LinkedIn Profile is set up!

Join your first group

Easy as 1... 2... 3...

1. Search for Groups based on Interest

2. Select a Group to Join

3. Click Join

Now you are subscribed to

receive updates from the group

and can start discussions with

your peers.

Welcome to LinkedIn!