February 8, 2016 |

#LegitCPtips: Give Attention to Your LinkedIn

LegitCPTips-LinkedIn

LinkedIn is brilliant, and I don’t think it receives as enough attention as it should for being a social, but also professional platform. Do your go-getter self a favor and make it a rule to check LinkedIn before any other social media platform from now on. Even just accepting a recent connection, or showing that you were active 2 days ago compared to 45 gives your profile life! It is not as exciting as the latest viral dog video, or pretty Instagram pictures, but it gets the job done, or gets the job.

LinkedIn brings the jobs to you: After you create a profile, you can set up email alerts to receive notifications on jobs.

This is where you can closely connect with professionals: Besides networking and events, LinkedIn is a great substitute to come as close as possible to professionals.

It is your insider guide on a company: Use LinkedIn to research companies and get to know what they are about and if they are a good fit for you.

LinkedIn lets companies see you: Yes students go out to look for companies, but some instances companies come out to look for you, and guess where they will look: LinkedIn.

This is your extended resume. Preparing yourself as early as possible keeps you ahead of the game when it comes time to find that internship or job. You owe it to yourself to place yourself in the best position for future success in your professional career.

 

Related

Tech Tactics: Career advice from Black and Brown young professionals working in Philly tech

Last year, we featured Black and Brown tech professionals in our “Philly Tech Stories” article series,  sharing the experiences, insights and career advice of those who launched their tech careers…

Transforming Events into Great Experiences: An Inside Look at a Career with Comcast Spectacor

Comcast Spectacor’s growth and continued success are fueled by an entrepreneurial vision to make a meaningful impact on the industry that surrounds live sports, entertainment, and hospitality. Their businesses are…

Stay up-to-date on the latest student events, deals, and ideas this semester.