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LinkedIn: Getting Started for ChemE Undergrads
014 Loew Hall
206.221.8423
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careercenter
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LinkedIn: OverviewIntroductions & CC@E
Why LinkedIn?Creating a Stand-Out LinkedIn Profile
Finding & Making Connections on LinkedIn
Photos & ProfilesSlide3
1/6/16 Stats
Huskies on LinkedIn
-219,840
Engineering Huskies
-19,760
Chemical engineering
Huskies-4,460Slide4
LinkedIn: HeadlineThis is the place to briefly summarize your professional identity.
Check out the profiles of professionals and other students in your field for headline ideas.
What are you interested in?
Examples:
Chemical Engineering
Major and Aspiring Inventor
Engineer building innovative solutions in energy
Innovative Honors student seeking petroleum engineering internshipSlide5
LinkedIn: SummaryA quick snapshot: What do you want people to know about you
? What are you currently working on?Emphasize important strengths, qualifications & career interests.
What strengths do you possess?Slide6
LinkedIn: Summary
Include keywords, job specific skills, and industry-specific qualifications.
Describe what motivates you , what you’re skilled at, and what’s next.
What motivated you to become a Bioengineer?Slide7
LinkedIn: Education & ExperienceSlide8
LinkedIn: Education & ExperienceSlide9
LinkedIn: Skills & Endorsements
Validates strengths on your profile
You can add any skill to this section
Endorsement etiquette: If someone endorses you, endorse them back!Slide10
LinkedIn: Additional Information
Other Profile ItemsExtra Curricular: Volunteering
, Student Organizations/Project Teams
Honors & Awards, Patents
Coursework
, Projects
Certifications, Publications
Advice for ContactingSlide11
LinkedIn: Finding and Making Connections Goal: 100 Connections
Start small FriendsClassmatesProfessors
Club MembersFamily MembersHigh School Friends
Should be people you met or
were introduced
toSlide12
LinkedIn: Making ConnectionsMake your invite personal Provide background
How do you know them?Do you have something in common? A connection or a mutual interest?Reference their profile
Thank ThemSlide13
LinkedIn: Example Hi Mary-It was great meeting you at the info session about Phillips last Thursday. I would love to learn more about the opportunities there in the upcoming future.
Thanks,AriannaSlide14
Finding Connections With Alumni
CompaniesLocation BasedJob BasedSlide15
LinkedIn: How to show your interest Follow companiesGroups:
UW Husky NetworkingConnect with Alumni Re-connect on LinkedIn
2nd and 3
rd
connections
Always doing a follow upSlide16
LinkedIn: Connect where you least expect it…..