Amezola says you should use LinkedIn as an opportunity to share and tell your professional story. She says you should include anything you have done after high school. You should keep your LinkedIn current, and can even your profile to help you build your resume.
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Why should you even be on LinkedIn in the first place? Amezola says LinkedIn is the new way to look for a job. She gives some facts to backup her advice. She says 41% of millionaires use LinkedIn. She says LinkedIn has 3 million active job listings.
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Once you have a LinkedIn profile, you should customize your URL so that it is personalized. You can change your URL by adjusting the settings. Click "see contact info" and you will be able to edit it from there.
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What should you include in your LinkedIn profile? You want to make sure you have a headline and summary statement. Include your experience, education, all volunteer work, and a professional photo. Make sure your profile is 100% complete.
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So, what should your LinkedIn headline include? Amezola says to think about these questions: What are you known for? What can you offer? How can you show you are credible?
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Remember, LinkedIn is not like other social media platforms. Lopes says you can be selective about who you connect with. You don't have to connect with everyone you know. You get to curate a professional network.
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Amezola says the summary statement is one of the most important aspects of your LinkedIn profile. She says you should make the top two lines your hook. Make it a story. You should include key accomplishments and specialties. She says to show you are passionate.
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When you are writing an accomplishment statement, Amezola says to think about this formula. Situation + Action = Results. So, identify the problem you dealt with, the action you took and the results.
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Once your LinkedIn profile is complete, you can start networking. Use LinkedIn to make connections with people and groups. Be sure to use hashtags when you post to connect with others in your field. Also, endorse other people to improve your chances of getting endorsed.
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Amezola encourages students to connect with other
@USC alumni on LinkedIn. Just search University of Southern California on LinkedIn, filter by "alumni," and search your field. You'll have access to alumni in your field from all over the country.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likesShow this thread
And also don't forget to follow USC on LinkedIn too!
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