Category Archives: LinkedIn

4 Steps to Master the Informational Interview Via LinkedIn

Posted on June 11, 2013 by The Levo League
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There are hundreds of tools and strategies to help you connect with to those who can help you during your job search.

Forget all those… and focus on this: LinkedIn and informational interviews.

Here are my tips on using LinkedIn to get connected to the right people, the right companies, and right next job…   

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Who Needs LinkedIn? 15 Offline Networking Strategies That Work

Posted on June 9, 2013 by YEC
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Our friends at YEC asked members of their council this question from a reader… we thought the answers were enlightening for members of the YouTern community. Read on!

Question: How do you network offline that sets you apart from other people in a crowded room?   

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How to Build the Ideal Student Profile on LinkedIn, Part 2

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Undergrad Success
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Yesterday, we featured Part 1 of “How to Build the Ideal Student Profile on LinkedIn,” where we described the mechanics of building the ideal student profile on LinkedIn. Today, enjoy Part 2… and then build an exemplary LinkedIn profile!   

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How to Build the Ideal Student Profile on LinkedIn, Part 1

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Undergrad Success

Job searching adheres very closely to that saying, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know… and who knows you.”

Many job openings are filled by current employee referrals. And building a strong network takes time. With that in mind, students should not wait until their senior year, or after graduation to start building their network.

As the most powerful online networking tool, LinkedIn is a great place for students to begin networking. Before they can start however, they’ll need to build a LinkedIn profile…   

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The Biggest Mistake Most Job Seekers Make on LinkedIn

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Donna Svei
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LinkedIn is now one of the biggest employment marketplaces in the world. Because of this, people called “sourcers” spend their lives on LinkedIn looking for candidates for their clients and employers to hire.

When sourcers find a likely prospect (this could be you!), they want to send them an email or call them. And they can’t. Why not?   

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What Recruiters Really Look for in Your LinkedIn Profile

Posted on May 13, 2013 by The Levo League
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It’s obvious that LinkedIn is an important tool in the job search. As with any career-related topic that gets a lot of airtime, there is now tons of information, some conflicting, and it’s hard to sift through all of it.

I have spent a lot of time looking for candidates on it and I know what I like to see. So here it is… what recruiters really want to see on your LinkedIn profile:   

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