Memorandum
To: Empirical Pen, 301 Course Writing Team
From: Adrianna Mroz, 301 Student
Subject: Best 10 LinkedIn Practises
Hi all,
Here is a list of the best practices for using the professional networking site LinkedIn. The site has a number of ways in which users can connect with potential employers in order to find a job in one’s preferred career field. I have included these from the perspective of a student who may not have much work experience to include in a LinkedIn profile. Below are the top ten best practices I was able to find in order to help make the most of the site.
- Use an appropriate professional profile photo
- Include a concise introduction of yourself
- Summarize volunteer work or extracurriculars
- Use the UBC alumni search tool to create connections
- Take the time to write short personalized messages when adding a connection
- Join groups in order to discuss ideas and grow a network
- Request recommendations to add validity to work history
- Post content such as articles, videos and job postings
- Keep your information up to date
- Follow companies and organizations you are interested in
Overall, this list should allow a student user to create a profile that appeals to a potential employer while also offering incentives for those who may be recruiting in one’s chosen field.
Best of luck,
Adrianna
Work Cited:
Garriott, Omar. “10 Linkedin Tips for Students & New Grads.” LinkedIn, LinkedIn, 9 Feb. 2021, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-tips-students-new-grads-linkedin-omar-garriott
“How to Make the Most of Linkedin.” Student Services, Aug 24, 2021, https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/make-most-linkedin
“5 Tips to Bring Your Linkedin Student Profile to the Next Level.” Nest, 3 Nov. 2015, https://www.latrobe.edu.au/nest/5-tips-to-bring-your-linkedin-student-profile-to-the-next-level/
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