LinkedIn – Turn Relationships Into Opportunities

Students » Step 5: Turn Relationships Into Opportunities - LinkedIn Learning Center:

Can networking really help you get a job?
More than 70% of jobs are found through networking. LinkedIn can help you:

• Find jobs through postings on LinkedIn and tap your network to get a leg up
• Reach out to your existing network to find unlisted opportunities
• Find your way “in” by using company pages, groups, and search

Search LinkedIn jobs now.

LinkedIn – Grow Your Professional Network

Students » Step 4: Grow Your Professional Network - LinkedIn Learning Center:

What if you don’t know any “real” professionals?

You already have a professional network if you look in the right places:

• Start by connecting to friends and family, then move on to alumni connections
• Join LinkedIn groups for your alumni and the industry you’d like to work in
• Request introductions from your connections to grow your network, gain advice, and open doors to new opportunities

Join a LinkedIn Group now.

LinkedIn – Find Your Career Passion

LinkedIn is a place to learn about careers – from businesses and professionals happy to share.

Students » Step 3: Find Your Career Passion - LinkedIn Learning Center:

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Your LinkedIn network can help you figure out what you want to do

• Search LinkedIn to learn about career paths, industries, and geographic locations
• Engage with industry groups to keep up on hot topics and trends
• Visit company pages and follow companies to see who’s coming and going

Upload your address book and start connecting.