- Objective
- list technical skills at the top
- Be sure to list both month and year
- Take credit
- Use stats and figures when you can
- Include hyperlinks
- Don't get too crazy
w/ Jackquelyn Peterson
LinkedIn vs other social media
- Build your professional brand
- "I want to eat a donut" vs "I want to own a donut franchise"
Can connect with mentors/mentees on LinkedIn
Tips
- Add a Photo
- Add your Industry e.g. Computer Software
- Draft a compelling summary: "elevator pitch"
- include your aspirations
- Detail your work experience
- make it easy to scan with bullet points
- Add examples of your work
- upload presenttions
- give dynamic, visually appealing representation of your professional story
- include data/numbers
- Add volunteer experience
- Add skills & get endorsed
- Request a recommendation
- Don't forget: location, education, publications, accomplishments
- Share Content * Thought Leadership with your network
Use Alumni Tool to connect with others