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Students and Graduates: Got LinkedIn?

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Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on May 7, 2009 | 6 responses Do you hear that sound? If you are a college student or graduate, there is no better time to get started on LinkedIn. What’s that you say: LinkedIn is really just Facebook for old people? LinkedIn is the place to be for current and aspiring professionals.

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LinkedIn Lets You Show Off Your Best Assets | Almost Savvy

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Until now, the LinkedIn profile was very structured and inflexible in its design: Summary and Specialties Applications (i.e., Kudos to LinkedIn for allowing us to take more control over the look and feel of our profiles. Take a peek at the LinkedIn video and let me know in the comments what you think of this new feature.

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Back-up Your LinkedIn Information | Almost Savvy

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What if you need to access contact information for one of your connections and the LinkedIn site is down temporarily? Sign into your LinkedIn account From the menu on the top, left of the page, click on “Contacts&# This will take you to a list of your Connections (see image). Exporting your connections is easy. when meeting?with

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LinkedIn Tips - Pop Quiz!

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Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 28, 2008 | 5 responses 1. LinkedIn is: a) Something for people looking for a new job b) Facebook for old people c) Nothing more than another source of email spam d) Kind of confusing 2. LinkedIn is a powerful tool, but that’s it. If only it worked that way!

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Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You | chrisbrogan.com

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Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You. LinkedIn is a professional network built around one’s employment capabilities. People who use LinkedIn expertly, like Christopher S. Here are some thoughts on amping up your LinkedIn presence. LinkedIn has an official opinion on connecting up with others. Newsletters.

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Moments and The Power of Not Laughing

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A friend, who knew of my growing interest and skills, invited me to speak to a local organization and share some tips. I had already been a huge LinkedIn user and advocate for years prior to this and, similarly, was frequently asked to help others learn how to best use the tool. Inside, I wondered where this might take me.

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I Didn't Think You Meant *That* Kind of Pink Slip

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Keep copies of work products to illustrate your skills to potential employers. (It’s And Then, On to the Job Search and Keeping Your Skills Fresh: LinkedIn – Not even optional; no longer open for discussion. Ask your contacts to recommend you on LinkedIn. Focus on skills and opportunities, not job titles.

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