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What is Linkedin? What is Linkedin? A social networking website for people in professional occupations. Launched in 2003 it is mainly used for professional networking. As of June 2012 LinkedIn reports more than 175 million registered users in more than 200 countries and territories. Wikipedia, September 2012

Why Use It? Job Searching/Career building – NETWORKING. Most HR professionals use LinkedIn. It’s NOT Facebook. Start fresh & control content. Prepared for interviews – company research. Make professional contacts – NETWORKING.

Create an account Go to Sign up by entering you name, and a password in the “Join LinkedIn Today” box on the right of the screen. Confirm your account through your address. Once you’ve done this, sign in and get started. Edit your profile, qualifications., add a Summary and Specialties. Look at other Profiles to get ideas!

Add the basics and more... Add Connections. Join Groups. Add Websites. Get Recommendations. Add Applications.

Etiquette Check often – daily if you can. Personalize invitations to connect. Ask for an introduction from someone you know. Don’t ask directly for a job. If someone doesn’t respond you may ask again. If you don’t know who is asking you to connect you may ask them to remind you or archive them.

DOs DON’Ts Provide concise descriptions of positions. Use a professional looking photo. Update your profile often. Connect often to expand your network. Ask for recommendations. DON’T decline invitations. Archive them. DON’T forget to use spell and grammar check! DON’T post a keg-stand Keep it professional. DON’T forget to connect after an interview or when you meet someone.