How to use LinkedIN effectively

 

Using Linked IN effectively depends on three main pillars:

1) Who you are
2) Who you know
3) What you know

Employers are beginning to target students more and more through Linked IN.

Here are some top tips for using Linked IN:

• Use a professional photo of you alone
• Have a strong headline with area of study and/or career ambitions
• Make sure your profile has a detailed and convincing keyword-rich summary that includes type of positions you are seeking.
• Inclusion of volunteer activities, internships, and extra-curricular activity
• Complete sections for students like education, courses, certifications,
  and volunteer experience & causes
• Recommendations from academics, advisers, internship colleagues and supervisors
•  View profiles of people in the jobs you want for ideas
• Explore possible career and academic paths with the alumni tool
• Check out the Student Jobs Portal

Also look at www.students.linkedin.com/uk for some useful videos on how to make the most of Linked IN as a student.

Remember that at UEA different schools may have their own Linked IN pages.  UEA alumni also have a page that you can sign up to as a current student  and there is a new Linked IN group for UEA alumni in China and current UEA students with an interest in China. 


Finally don't forget to check out the useful resources for using social media effectively on MyCareerCentral and look out for one of the CareerCentral workshops on using Linked IN effectively on the events pages.