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Networking on LinkedIn
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Activity!
Types of Connections
Maintenance
1st:
People you're directly connected to because you've accepted their invitation to connect, or they've accepted your invitation.
Ice Breaker
Customize your URL
Write articles
Set time aside
Brand!
2nd:
People who are connected to your 1st-degree connections.
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3rd:
People who are connected to your 2nd-degree connections.
- Name
- Major
- Does pineapple belong on pizza?
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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
Asking To Connect
Thank them for their time
Informational Interviews: The Interview
Three F's
Learning Outcomes
Friends
Family
Faculty
Maintain Connections
Personalize your request
- Research everything
- Prepare questions to ask
- Be prepared to answer questions about yourself and show off your strengths
- Have your resume ready
Informational Interviews: The Request
- How to make connections on LinkedIn
- How to ask your connections for informational interviews
- How to use LinkedIn to help your career
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"Hi! My name is _______. I am a (year in school) at NC State studying (major). I found your profile through NC State’s LinkedIn alumni page and am really interested in you and your (company/job/field of work/etc.) I was wondering if we could set up a time to talk on the phone or meet up so I can learn more about what you do and gain some insight into (this company/job/field/ etc.) "
Who not to connect with
Projects and Publications
Connections
- Great addition to profile
- Can also publish articles through home page
- Adds more to your page than can be seen on a resume
Checklist
Utilize the Alumni tool
- Find Connections
- Join LinkedIn Groups
- Job Search
- Maintain Connections
Groups
Mr. Search It
Alumni Tool
Activity
Thank you!
Benefits:
- Connections with all NCSU alumni on LinkedIn
- Able to see alumni's past major and current job
Networking on LinkedIn was brought to you by the following Career Ambassadors:
Kelly, Cecily and Claire
https://tinyurl.com/LaunchEval
Groups
Come to Pullen 2100 if you have any questions!
Make an appointment for a mock interview or resume/cover letter critique on ePACK
Walk-ins welcome from 11 am - 2 pm on Monday through Friday.
- Learn about industry trends
- Invitations to local industry meet ups
- Great place to post questions for professionals
https://www.linkedin.com/school/4813/
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/my-groups