LinkedIn for Students
LinkedIn is a social networking website for people in professional occupations. It is mainly used for professional networking. Â Think of LinkedIn as your professional Facebook. Â Consider it the world’s largest talent database.
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools you can use in your job search toolkit. But this is not just a job search tool for when you graduate; think of this as your life long career management tool.
Start your Career LinkedIn for Students
In this video, learn how to get started with LinkedIn. A video transcript is available.
LinkedIn Resources
Below are some tips that will help you create a dynamic profile that will allow you to be found and build your personal career brand. Â There is also a list of LinkedIn Groups with a Boise State affiliation.
For students and new college graduates, LinkedIn is about being found, researching opportunities and connecting.
Helpful Handouts
- Building a Great Student Profile
- Tailoring Your LinkedIn Profile to Your Goals
- Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
- LinkedIn Profile Checklist
- How to Communicate Effectively on LinkedIn
- Using LinkedIn to Find a Job or Internship
- How to Network on LinkedIn
- Using the LinkedIn Alumni Tool
Be Found by Building a Great Profile
- Building a great profile
- Tailoring your profile
- Establishing your personal career brand
- Profile checklist
Research Opportunities
Making Quality Connections
Boise State University LinkedIn Groups
- Boise State Career Services
- Boise State University on LinkedIn
- Boise State University Alumni
- Boise State College of Business & Economics Students and Alumni
- Boise State College of Engineering
Get Started Now!
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