College students and recent grads: Is your resume working as hard for you as it could (and should)?
If not, fire it! In this 8 part video series we’ll look at some course corrections you can make to get your resume working harder for you!
In this message let’s take a look at how you can quickly and easily get up to speed with a LinkedIn profile. I’m always surprised when I meet college students who aren’t on board with LinkedIn yet. It’s essential for creating your professional presence, and preparing for your internship or job search.
No, it’s not as casual and social as Facebook, but don’t be intimidated. In just 5 easy steps you can be up and running, and start connecting.
Just get the basics of your profile input, and you can continue refining and embellishing as you go forward. Here’s the five tips we’ll discuss:
1. Register profile and get your unique URL.
2. Upload a photo.
3. Complete your education and work history.
4. Write your summary paragraph.
5. Start connecting!
Let me know how you fare after you watch these quick and simple tips to get started. And, don’t forget to connect!
Lea McLeod M.A.