LINKEDIN BETH CHANCY, CAREER SERVICES FALL 2013

WHAT IS NETWORKING?

WHO IS IN YOUR NETWORK? Family Friends Supervisors Co-workers Neighbors Teammates Sorority/Fraternity Members Alumni Teachers/Faculty/Coaches Organization Members

PROFILE BASICS

KEY COMPONENTS 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

ESTABLISHING 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

NETWORKING 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 2 ND 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 PROFILE Be 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:  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”