“Enabling the Smart Economy....Taking your Research to new Heights”
Using Social Media to Advance Your Career
Sinéad English
September 2012
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Using Social Media to advance your career
No one can help you get what you want
You have more connections than you think you do
It is far easier to stay passive
Not all employers have vacancies
The most useless phrase in English language
What LinkedIn is
What LinkedIn is not
What LinkedIn can do for you
What LinkedIn can do for you
What LinkedIn can do for you
Getting Started
Profile Page
Filling your profile
Getting 100%
Be Found in Skill Searches
You have a profile
Make connections
Send invitations
Personal messages
Groups
LinkedIn Groups
Targeting Potential Contacts
Advanced Search
How many potential contacts?
Get Company information
No Dear Sir/Madam letters
Get your own website
Others?
Find and be Found
Thank You