What is LinkedIn?
Linkedin is the most popular professional networking site with over 930+ million members. LinkedIn allow business professionals to network with other professionals including: posting and searching for jobs, joining clubs, participating in online meetings, reading and posting blogs, sharing events, asking advice on business topics, exchanging ideas and finding vendors. Standard tools in a Linkedin account include an online profile, personal homepage, contact management, email, intelligent search, group participation, appointment and event calendars and industry and group updates. Linkedin also helps improve your personal Google search listing.
Source: LinkedIn Official Blog, Tips to Keep Your Profile Fresh
How to Use LinkedIn as a Beginner
How to Use LinkedIn in 2023 by Professor Heather Austin on YouTube
Using LinkedIn to Find a Job
Professional Networking Uses
- Network for internships and industry job opportunities
- Network with alumni
- Post questions to industry experts
- Find and contact experts for projects
- Share reading lists for courses
- Creative collaboration with other students
- Share documents for projects
- Student or faculty blogs
- Share student presentations
LinkedIn Resources
- LinkedIn Talent BlogStay up to date with the latest news in professional development.
- LinkedIn Official BlogNewest LinkedIn developments and tips for using the site
Madison College LinkedIn
- Madison Area Technical College LinkedInSee what Madison College is up to! Staff of Madison College can join this LinkedIn page to connect with coworkers.