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LinkedIn Learning

Learning LinkedIn for Students

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Learn how to get the most out of LinkedIn to start your career, whether or not you have previous work experience.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Tap into the power of LinkedIn
  • Why use LinkedIn?
  • LinkedIn vs. resume
1. Create a LinkedIn Profile
  • Set up a new LinkedIn account
  • Add a profile picture
  • Customize your background image
  • Personalize your headline
  • Add a summary
  • Find the right keywords
  • Add work experience
  • Add education
2. Strengthen Your Profile
  • Feature examples of your work
  • Add skills and endorsements
  • Get and give recommendations
  • Add additional sections
  • Configure your public profile
  • Customize your profile URL
3. Build Your LinkedIn Network
  • Create a professional network
  • Connect with people on LinkedIn
  • LinkedIn Groups
  • The Alumni tool
  • Improve your LinkedIn search
  • Manage your network
4. Using LinkedIn Day-to-Day
  • Explore the feed
  • Digital footprint: Build your brand
  • Contribute to your network
  • Send and receive messages
  • The Jobs tab
  • Search for jobs
  • LinkedIn Premium
5. Manage Account Settings
  • Customize your account settings
  • Frequently asked settings questions
Conclusion
  • Help and support
  • Next steps

Taught by

Oliver Schinkten

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