How To LinkedIn 101 Pt.1

Why LinkedIn?

It is a great platform to market yourself, network with recruiters/employees, and learn about job opportunities.

Steps:

1. Make an account at www.linkedin.com
2. Add a professional head-shot for profile picture
3. Add in a summary, experience, education, skills, accomplishments
4. Start connecting with people!

Step 1 Tips:

1. Login to all your devices. This is a great way to motivate yourself to really use it or use it on the go.
2. Dedicate time to LinkedIn at least once a week. This can help you grow your connections, learn about possible job opportunities, and keep your account updated with new information.

Step 2 Tips:

1. Have a profile picture. It makes your account 14x times more likely to be viewed.
2. Be the only one in the picture.
3. Keep your outfit professional.
4. Look approachable or have an inviting face expression.
5. Don’t have any presentable pictures? Try getting a professional head-shot taken at the OSU Career Fairs, by photographers or family/friends.

Step 3 Tips:

1. Add all your resume information into LinkedIn. Fill in any additional areas after.
2. Anytime you change something on your resume, make sure to update your LinkdIn.
3. Tips on each section will be in the upcoming posts!

Step 4 Tips :

1. Try to set a goal to connect with a certain amount of people each week.
2. Connect with fellow OSU students, coworkers, alumni and recruiters that you interacted with.
3. Try to send a message along with the connection invitation, especially to those who are not students. This will it more likely that they will accept your invite and possibly start a lasting conversation.