These are the slides used when I teach classes on how to use LinkedIn. These classes include how to set up your profile, how to join groups, and how to leverage off your network to get into companies.
In today's world of Web2.0, the globe is smaller than ever; and we're all connected. Nothing brings this to light more clearly than LinkedIn does in the professional world. Since joining up with LinkedIn in mid-2006, it has exploded into a global community of ~30 million users to date.
Involvement in Groups & Associations is an essential part of Networking, whether you’re employed or not. Many groups and associations are formed primarily to help people network. Some groups are intended to open up your sphere of knowledge within an industry, while others are created to establish contacts to expand your business or to help you get a job.
No matter what phase of your career you’re in, networking is an essential part of career management. Networking isn't something you start when you're looking for work; you should be networking constantly throughout your career. Every time you run into someone you know, or meet someone new, you're networking. Are you taking advantage of these opportunities?