build your network

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Build your network

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 What we will cover in this sessionBuilding your Professional Network on LinkedIn

1. How can LinkedIn help me?

2. Why is networking important?

3. How to go about adding connections on LinkedIn.

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LinkedIn is a social media platform for your professional self

400M+ Members across the globe

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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional social network

Building up your connections on LinkedIn

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Opportunities do not float like clouds in the sky,

And the best way to get to know new people is via the people you alredy know.

89% of people reach out to people they know during the job search

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This is why connections matter1st

Degree

2nd Degree

3rd Degree

110,000

✓ Friends✓ Professors/

teachers

✓ Co-workers✓ Nonprofit Staff

Connect with…

4,000,000

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Use the network to open new doors

Connect with people you know Find fellow alumni Use messaging to

reach out

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 Run a search for a person’s profileSearch for people on LinkedIn

Start with the main Search bar at the top – type in a name.If you spot them go to their profile.

If you don’t see them straightaway, hit Enter…

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Search for people on LinkedIn

Once you have your Search Results, use the filters on the left to drill down further….

for example by Location, Current Company, or by School.

Find fellow alumni

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• Search by what they studied, where they work, graduation year

• Make sure to include a personal note with your connection request

• To navigate there:• My Network > Find Alumni• Students & Alumni tab

If you don’t have an alumni network or just would like to expand your network further. Connect with locals by using the welcome app!

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Ask your network for introductions if you’re looking for a job or just want to learn more

Hi Connie, I see that you work with Lindsey at LinkedIn. I am interested in speaking with her to learn about internship opportunities at the company. Would you be willing to introduce me so I can ask her for her guidance? Of course, if you are not comfortable, I will understand. Thanks for considering my request!Sincerely,Amy

Amy Gomez

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EtiquetteContacting the right people in the right way

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 Send personalized invitations to remind people how you know them

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Grow your network

Start at the profile to ensure you have the option to create a personal message.

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Insert how you know eachother and why (or that) you would like to add this person to your professional network.

 Send personalized invitations with context

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Grow your network

Start at the profile to ensure you have the option to create a personal message.

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In summary

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In summary:

1. Request connections from friends, teachers, parents’ friends

2. Always add a personal message to an invitation to connect, giving context

3. The more connections you have, the bigger your network, and the better your chances of finding someone who can help you into a company or job in the future (or knows someone else who can)

4. The #1 activity on LinkedIn? Looking at profiles. So make sure your profile is up-to-speed before you start connecting

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