Download - "Become a Social Media GURU In Your Job Search" Linked in presentation

By: Angelique D Simmons

Basic Steps on Creating an AWESOME LinkedIn

Profile

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• A new job opportunity……….

• A new connection………..

• An opportunity to connect……….

• It’s your choice!

Why Use LinkedIn


• Profile Photo

• Headline / Keywords

• 100% Profile

• Public Profile URL

• Recommendations

• Profile Summary

• Experience

• Skills &

Endorsements

• Special Sections

• Spelling /

Formatting

Basic Steps for LinkedIn


Profile Photo

• What NOT to do………….

• What TO do…………


Headline & Keywords


Using Keywords


• Users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn.

• What makes your profile complete?

– Your industry and location

– An up-to-date current position (with a description)

– Two past positions

– Your education

– Your skills (minimum of 3)

– A profile photo

– At least 50 connections

100% Profile


Public Profile URL


• Why do you need one?– It enhances the

credibility of your page.

• Why is it important?– A statement on who

YOU are.– What do you do?– What do you have to

offer?– What makes you

unique?

Profile Summary


Experience

This is NOT your resume

Use this as a chance to showcase your special accomplishments / projects


Skills & Endorsements


Special Sections


Recommendations


Success Stories!


Success Stories continued..


Spelling & Formatting


• CHECK OUT MY PROFILE

Find me on LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/angeliquesimmons/

• Email me at: [email protected]

Connect with me!

http://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliquesimmons/

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