how to create a linkedin profile
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A step-by-step
guide for LinkedIn’s
first time users
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08 Follow companies
13 Key tips for a strong profile
The LinkedIn Guide
for New Users
Welcome to the largest Professional network !
You will be able to create a LinkedIn account, manage
your privacy and settings and identify the main
elements you should focus on to have a strong profile. 09 Manage your privacy and settings
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07 Connect with people
04 Create a LinkedIn profile
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How to start
your journey
with LinkedIn
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Create your LinkedIn profile
1) Go to Linkedin.com.
2) Choose what you are most interested in.
3) Fill in the fields (Job Title, Company, Industry)
and follow the instructions regarding the confirmation
of your email.
4) That’s it ! You can now connect and build your
profile and your network.
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This is where you
can see your timeline
Your personal
InMail box
Access to
Recruiter
Search for companies,
groups or people
Explore LinkedIn.com
Search
for jobs
Manage your
network
Notifications
Check your
preferences here
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Connect with people
1) Type the name of the person on the search bar.
2) Click Connect.
3) Send your invitation to connect or add a personal
note.
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Follow companies
1) Type the name of the
company on the search bar.
2) Click Follow.
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Manage your
privacy and
settings
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Hover over your photo and click Privacy & Settings
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Account Tab
We recommend you add 2 email
addresses attached to your profile and
keep the professional address as the
primary one.
This is where you can change your password, your email and select your preferred language.
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Privacy Tab
You can easily edit any setting by clicking Change.
This is where you can choose what information you want to share with other members.
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Communications Tab
This is where you can decide what kind of information you want to receive as well as the frequency.
You can easily edit any setting by clicking Change.
5 key tips to
building a
strong profile
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1) A professional
picture
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3) A well-crafted
resume thattells your
story
4) Share content
about youand yourcompany
2) A good
headline
These are the 5 key elements that people look at
when they visit a profile
5) Ask for a
recommendation
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You can easily ask for recommendations
1) Click Ask to be recommended.
2) Choose the position you want to be
recommended for.
3) Chose the people you would like to request a
recommendation from and the relationship you
have with them.
4) Send the recommendation request or
personalize your note. You will be notified once
the person has written a recommendation for you.
You can then chose to share it on your profile or
not.
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