SLS 1301: Career Explorations: LinkedIn Resources

Eighty percent of the Fortune 100 companies are on LinkedIn. This ABC News report explores how the site has become the Help Wanted page of the 21st century with LinkedIn's Nicole Williams. She offers tips on creating a profile that will get the attention of recruiting personnel and may land you your dream job.

One of the most powerful tools at a job-seeker's disposal is the career networking Web site LinkedIn. More than 200 million people have a professional presence on LinkedIn, and that number is growing every day. This program explains how to create an effective LinkedIn profile and use the site to connect with potential employers. Supplemented by tips from hiring managers and social media experts, the video also covers "building a brand," gaining introductions and developing a network, adding endorsements to a profile, finding unadvertised jobs, and more. Recommended as an important update to any career-search curriculum that wants to show why resumes alone are no longer enough. A Cambridge Educational/MotionMasters Coproduction.

This program takes a comprehensive look inside LinkedIn. Featuring exclusive access to its headquarters in Mountain View, California, and interviews with CEO Jeff Weiner and chairman Reid Hoffman.

LinkedIn blog post by Sue Ellson talking about the importance of tracking your activities with LinkedIn and ensuring your profile is up-to-date.