Network ing with L inkedin

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Delta Sigma Pi

September 11, 2014

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Founded in 2003HQ Milwaukee, WI

W H E R E W E W O R K

Milwaukee, WI

Ann Arbor, MI

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W H AT W E ’ R E G O I N G T O C OV E R

• What is Linkedin?

• Why is it important?

• How to optimize your profile

• Networking

• How NOT to use it

• Homework

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Who Here Already Has a Linkedin Profi le?

What is Linkedin?

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W H AT I S L I N K E D I N ?

• A social network for professionals

• Networking

• Business Opportunities

• Job Opportunities

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W H O U S E S L I N K E D I N ?

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W H AT I S L I N K E D I N ?

Your online resume & business card!

Why is it important?

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W H Y I S I T I M P O RTA N T ?

• Target individuals with similar interests

• Keep in touch with professional connections

• Join groups

• Use “Viewed My Profile” to your advantage

• Job Listings

• Follow Companies

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W H Y I S I T I M P O RTA N T ?

Optimize!

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O P T I M I Z E !

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O P T I M I Z E !

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O P T I M I Z E !

Network

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O P T I M I Z E !

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O P T I M I Z E !

What not to do

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W H AT N O T T O D O

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W H AT N O T T O D O

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W H AT N O T T O D O

Homework!

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CREATE PROFILE

Create a Linkedin

account.

OPTIMIZE!

Add photo, job title,

current & previous

jobs & groups.

ADD JOBS, JOIN GROUPS

Fill out your profile

as much as you

can, include

descriptions for

current & previous

jobs

NETWORK!

Network with

others on Linkedin

to build contacts &

find job

opportunities.

H O M E W O R K !

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H O M E W O R K !

• Treat Linkedin like a real time resume

• Accomplishments (real, specific examples)

• Interests (hobbies, volunteering)

• Connect with your coworkers, friends,

relatives

• You never know…

• No such thing as too much info!

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S U C C E S S !

311 E CHICAGO ST SUITE 520MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

RACHEL.HOWE@ZEONSOLUTIONS.COMJOANNA.CHENEY@ZEONSOLUTIONS.COM

THANKS!

Questions?

THANKS!