Introduction to Linkedin

Presented by Kirsty Park

www.linkedin.com/in/kirstypark

www.linkedin.com/company/servisource-recruitment

What is Linkedin?

A Professional Social Network

• Make connections online• Share things with your connections• Represent yourself online

Facebook of the business world / workplace

Why use Linkedin?Personal vs. Professional

What impression do you

want to give online?

Getting the right

information to the

right people

What does it offer?• Your own Profile• Ability to build Connections• Groups• View and Apply for jobs• Private messaging• Follow Companies• Adds your profile to Linkedin search

Linkedin Profile

Profile PictureHeadlinePositions and EducationRecommendationsURLSummary

Keywords and SkillsPhrases and terms which are relevant to your

experience and future positions• Supply Chain Analyst• Logistics Supervisor• Inventory and stock plan management• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)• Proficient in SAP and Excel

Advice: Make a list of your keywords

Sign Up

Set aside some time to set up your Linkedin

Add Connections

Follow the Blue Box

Set time aside and fill it all out at

once

Remember your

keywords

Checklist• Follow the Blue Box• Add a Photo• Change your Headline• Add a Summary• Change your URL

Add a photo• Keep in mind this is your professional image• Simple headshot• You can crop your picture

http://www.cutmypic.com/

Headline

Edit button beside your name to change your headline

Make sure it describes you well as it will appear in search

Change your URL

Click Edit

beside

Public Profile

In the top right hand corner you can change your URL

Follow Companies

Get updates

See who works there

View Jobs

Build your network

• Colleagues• Friends• Classmates• Business Contacts• “People you may know”

Linkedin Rule - Only add people you know

Golden Rule – Network wisely

Put it to use

On your CV When you meet new business contacts In your emails

Linkedin?

9 Minutes a Day

Become the red pencil

Questions?

Kirsty Parkwww.linkedin.com/in/kirstypark

www.linkedin.com/company/servisource-recruitment

www.servisource.ie