linkedin beth chancy, career services fall 2013

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WHAT IS NETWORKING?

WHO IS IN YOUR NETWORK?

• Family

• Friends

• Supervisors

• Co-workers

• Neighbors

• Teammates

• Sorority/Fraternity Members

• Alumni

• Teachers/Faculty/Coaches

• Organization Members

THE SPIDER NETWORK

PROFIL

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PROFILE BASICS

K E Y C O M P O N E N T S

• Profile Photo

• Summary

• Experience

• Education

• Headline

• Recommendations

• Contact Information

• Additional Information (Skills, Honors, Awards, Courses, Groups, Languages)

THE PROFILE PHOTO

• Neutral Background

• Clear Headshot

• Non-Distracting Background

• Pleasant Smile

• High-Quality and Current Image

• Professional Attire

PROFILE PHOTO

HEADLINE “ACTIVITY”

• Your headline should be very brief, but eye-catching.

• Your headline is what folks see first!

• Be creative. Use “buzz” words.

• A headline is no more than 120-characters. Make it count!

• Get recommended! Have you had a positive experience in an internship or former job?

• Request recommendations and be strategic.

RECOMMENDATIONS

ESTABLIS

HING

YOURSELF

• Join discussion threads and begin to “brand” yourself on LinkedIn. Engage.

• Use the “LinkedIn Today” feature every day. Share what interests you.

• Post on a regular basis. Post wisely.

ESTABLISHING YOURSELF

ESTABLISHING YOURSELF

NETWORKIN

G USES

GROUPS

• Join groups that align with your career interests, academic field, affiliations, etc.

• “Make noise” by sharing articles, asking thought-provoking questions and engaging in discussions

• Read discussions to keep a pulse on your desired career areas

• Check job boards within groups for opportunities

GROUP PAGES

SEARCHING WITH A PURPOSE

POWER LIES IN 2ND CONNECTIONS

GET INTRODUCED

HOW TO: CRAFT A MESSAGE

SUCCESS STORY

KEEP IN TOUCH

• Connect with those you meet at networking and other professional events, note your place of meeting in the connection request message

• Follow up with messages to keep in touch and share information of interest

REGISTER FOR A LINKEDIN ACCOUNT AND CREATE A PROFILEBe sure to control your privacy settings by clicking on

“Settings” in the top right box under your name.

Name

Headline

Experience

Education

Public Profile – claim your own

CONNECT TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR, BETH CHANCY

Find Beth’s profile: www.linkedin.com/in/bethchancy/

Adapt/edit the introduction from the standard “I'd like to add you to my professional network” to a more personal request.

JOIN GROUPS:

University of Richmond Career Connections group, at least one other group of your choice (professional or interest

group); and, “ACS Student and Alumni Network” group and subgroup “ACS Career

Course Fall 2013”