Find CAI-MN on LinkedIn! Here’s How It Works...
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Janice Pyka, MinuteBids
Getting Started with LinkedIn LinkedIn is a social networking site used specifically for professional purposes. You can use it to connect yourself to your existing professional network as well as expand your network to your secondary and tertiary connections through those you already know. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that other social networking sites have, and really works to serve its core purpose. Creating an account and getting started is easy; just follow the steps below: Step 1. Go to LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com. If you want to learn more, click on the “What is LinkedIn?” option on the menu across the top of the page. If not, go ahead and sign up by entering your name, email and a password in the “Join LinkedIn Today” box on the right of the screen.
Find CAI-MN on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1769135
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Step 2. Confirm your account through your email address. Once you’ve done this, sign in and get started. Step 3. Edit your profile. Editing and updating your profile is quick and easy, so there’s absolutely no need for advanced technical know-how. Enter your sub-heading, area and industry underneath your name, and add a profile picture of yourself Step 4. Edit your qualifications. Add your current and past employment as well as your education. Be sure to include descriptions of your past jobs and degrees earned––this way, people will be able to more clearly see your experiences and know what to contact you for. LinkedIn can also tailor job suggestions to send you if you’ve provided adequate details. Step 5. Add a Summary. This is a chance to write a more in-depth paragraph to give people an idea of where you stand now in your career, what your strengths are, where you want to go and what you have to offer. Although it’s a summary, it can take some time to write a good one, so don’t be afraid to edit it ruthlessly until it reads well. Step 6. Add Specialties. This is located directly below. It acts as an extension of the Summary section but in short form. You can list specific skills and areas of expertise.
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