Creating a good LinkedIn profile is essential to enable potential employers to find you. It's helpful to create a profile during your studies, so that you can start to build up your network and connect with employers, alumni, colleagues and fellow students on this free online social network for professionals.
LinkedIn is also increasingly used by recruiters to find student and graduate talent. An increasing numbers of employers check potential candidates' social media when recruiting and use social media to promote their vacancies. It's also a great tool to help you gain an insight into the conversations that are happening in different industries and for finding jobs.
LinkedIn Day
The Careers & Employability Service is hosting a LinkedIn Day on Thursday 15 November with activities from 10.15am to 4pm in the Event Space.
LinkedIn Photos, 10.15am-12.15pm and 1.45-4pm, Event Space
Does your LinkedIn profile do you justice? Drop in to have a free professional head shot taken. Just turn up
LinkedIn Workshop, 12.30-1.30pm, Event Space
Need to get started on LinkedIn? Unsure how? Come to this session to help get you started on the world’s biggest professional network. Book your place here.
LinkedIn Troubleshooting, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm, Event Space
Does your LinkedIn profile need a bit of a touch-up?
Drop in to get advice and feedback on your profile. Please bring your own device. Just turn up!
