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Increasing Your Employment Opportunities with Professional Social Networking. Getting Linked on LinkedIn 2010 LaTasha Johnson Trainer/Employer Representative. What is LinkedIn?.
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Increasing Your Employment Opportunities with Professional Social Networking Getting Linked on LinkedIn 2010 LaTasha Johnson Trainer/Employer Representative
What is LinkedIn? • LinkedIn is a professional social networking site that allows you to connect with employers & it also allows employers to connect with you. • Establishes your professional profile • Lets you build a professional network • Helps you find experts, ideas & opportunities
Why LinkedIn? • Professional social networking site • Free to join & manage • Links employers with you • Provides a relevant job search forum • Maintains Privacy • Shows that you are up to date with technology • Creates another way to self market • Allows you to share information on job search strategies
Membership Perks • Access to job leads • News updates • Discussion articles • Networking opportunities with employers and other members • Job fair posts