Digital Professional
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With LinkedIn & Lynda BEING A DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
Transcript of Digital Professional
With LinkedIn & Lynda
BEING A DIGITAL
PROFESSIONAL
LinkedInAll about itSigning upBuilding your profile
Lynda.comAll about itExploring
Agenda:
Sharing your skills digitally
The most popular way to build your professional identity online
A social network for colleagues and classmates
A resource to learn and stay on top of current trends
WHAT IS LINKEDIN?
Every user has a basic profile
Can make portions visible to the public or only your network
Share your job experience and skills
Showcase a portfolioCreate a
professional online presence
PROFILE
Your network contacts are similar to Facebook friends
Some portions of your profile will only be visible to them
Share professional and industry-related status updates
Network with others in your industry
NETWORK
Follow companies and industries that you’re interested in
Keep posted on job openings
Get the latest news in your industry
NEWS
Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
Type “linkedin.com” in the address bar
Fill out the info window shown to start your account
OPENING YOUR ACCOUNT
The next two sections require your location and current position
If currently seeking employment or wish to keep private, type “None” (can change this later)
EXTRA INFO
Select whatever is closest to your interest
Only affects which tutorial you get after joining
You can skip the tutorial as well (so it really doesn’t matter)
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
LinkedIn can import the contacts from your email, if you choose
Importing checks for and adds anyone you know who is using LinkedIn
Can click “Skip” to check on your own
START YOUR NETWORK
Go to your email inbox
Open the LinkedIn email entitled “Please confirm your email address”
Click the yellow button
CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL
Enter your cell phone number to get the free app, or click “Skip”
OPTION TO GET APP
?The next steps
you see vary depending on the interest you selected
Either go through the steps shown or use my tips to customize whatever you prefer
YOUR PROFILE
1. Hover over “Profile” at the top
2. Click “Edit Profile”
Hover over sections and click pencil to edit
Add sections to your profile by clicking “Add . . .”
Click “View More” to find more sections to add
Explore!
CUSTOMIZING YOUR PROFILE
Upload a photo (visual memory is key)
Make a headline that shows your specialty, instead of your title
Write a passionate summary Feature photos, videos,
presentations, etc., from your career
“Advice for contacting” email: [at] instead of @, [dot] instead of .
Use real numbers in your career details
Avoid typical buzzwords Feature everything you can’t
fit on a resume
TIPS FOR A STRONG PROFILE
Developing digital skillsLYNDA.COM
A video-based training course website
Learn to use computer programs and develop workplace skills
$35 per month for the premium subscription; we offer it for free!
WHAT IS IT?
Courses are created and narrated by industry professionals
Learn what/when you want: courses broken into separate videos
Suggests videos based on your interests
Add courses to a playlist to learn later
BENEFITS OF ALL COURSES
Use online worksheets and practice materials
Gain certificates of completion to show potential employers
Select from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
Follow a written transcript of the video while you watch
BENEFITS OF MOST COURSES
Software:Internet ExplorerWordExcelOutlookPowerPointPhotoshop
Workplace skills:InterviewingEffective listeningWorking with
upset customersProfessional
email, text, and phone etiquette
COURSE EXAMPLES
1. Go to www.kfpl.ca2. Click “Visit a
Digital Collection” in the top-right corner
3. Click “Lynda.com”
4. Enter your library card number and PIN
5. Enjoy!
HOW TO START LEARNING
