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Professional Profiling
Chris JonesCustomer Success Specialist
What is LinkedIn?
347M+ Members across the globe
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network
LinkedIn is the most widely used social media platform for recruitment purposes in the ASX top 200 list
HirePower 50% of the
world’s hires
MarketBe the most effective
platform with marketers to engage with
SellBe the start of
every sales opportunity
Our customer value proposition
Strengthen Your
Professional Brand
Build
& Leverage Your Network
Find & Apply
for Your Dream Job
Top 3 Tips for LinkedIn Members
Strengthen Your Professional Brand
Register: Registering for LinkedIn is fast and free!1
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Optimize Your Profile
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Highlight Your Experience
and Expertise
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Get Recommended
Three easy steps to build your brand
Your Profile: The best profiles are complete & dynamic1
Profile: A photo and headline help make a great first impression
Develop a headline as your professional tagline
Adding a photo makes your profile 7x more likely to be viewed
Customize your URL for easy access
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Profile: A place to showcase your goals & accomplishments
The summary is your elevator pitch: Describe your skills, what you’re passionate about, and what you’re looking for
*Hint: Keywords matter!
Tell people where you’re coming from & what you’ve accomplished
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41% of Hiring Managers consider volunteer experience equally as valuable as professional experience
Profile: Don’t forget to include your volunteer experience!2
Profile: Ask for recommendations that add credibility and flavour
Tips for getting strong recommendations:
Make a soft ‘ask’ of former professors, colleagues, clients
Remind them of your past projects and accomplishments
Recommendations should showcase a diverse set of skills & strengths
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Build and Leverage Your Network
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Make New Connections
2
Get Into the Conversation
Build your network strategically
Network: Check out the people you may know who are already on LinkedIn1
Network: Request introductions to second degree connections2
Meet David
Careers: What are the options?
See what alumni do
Careers: Would I like this?Then connect to alumni working in careers of interest
Engage: Follow companies to get real-time updates -- and on their radar3
Engage: Get access to new communities by joining groups & following influencers3
If you’re not sure which Influencers to follow click on “All Channels”. You can choose who you want to follow based on categories like “Social Impact” or “Big Ideas & Innovation.”
Engage: Get into the conversation by sharing and commenting on interesting content
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Find & Apply for Your Dream Job
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Find Open Opportunities
Use your network to be an informed, connected candidate
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Learn More
Jobs: Find the right opportunities for you with advanced search1
Jobs: Get an inside edge by leveraging your connections2
70% of jobs come through networking
Create a complete profile
Connect with at least 50 contacts
Are you ready? Here’s your checklist!
Follow at least 3 Company Pages, 3 Groups and 3 Influencers
Allocate 5-10 minutes a day to scroll through, share and comment on content on your Homepage
Search for and save interesting job postings
Apply for a job online!