What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your goals.
Relationships Matter
Through creating a network of trusted contacts will provide you with an advantage others don’t have. Having this network built allows a professional to seek advice, information on companies, and expertise at your finger tips.
LinkedIn Facts * LinkedIn has over 48 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world. * Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
My own Epiphany with LinkedIn?
I had a neighbor who attended Lake Forest Graduate School of Management who graduated with a MBA specializing in HR. At graduation he was working in Vernon Hills as a HR Generalist. One day he received an email from a prospective employer through Linked In. He is now working in Medline as the manager in charge of compensation. He full filled his dream and Linked In helped him get there quicker.
From the day I heard that story, I fully completed my Linked In profile to make it easier for prospective employers to find me.
How to use LinkedIn
* The first step is to create a LinkedIn profile. * Summarize your professional expertise and accomplishments. * Create connections by inviting trusted contacts on LinkedIn to connect to you.
The Linked In Network * Manage the information that’s publicly available about you as