A LinkedIn profile is a must-have for your career. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. However, we’re going beyond profile polishing to learn how to leverage LinkedIn as a research tool in service of your career development. Consider this platform to be the world’s largest database of resumes and exemplar language for work experience in All The Jobs. You’ll learn to use LinkedIn not only to showcase your profile and activity but also to 1) find leaders in your fields of interest, 2) learn the language varieties of different positions and sectors, 3) create a worthwhile network and 4) locate the right people for informational interviews.
Presenter: Alex Johnston, PhD