Embedded Files
CONNECT WITH OTHER LINKEDIN USERS
CONNECT WITH OTHER LINKEDIN USERS
One of the major benefits of LinkedIn is that it allows you to build a professional network. You are able to connect with professionals in your field and build professional relationships. LinkedIn saves connections that you make to a list called My Network. When you make a new connection, you gain access not only to that person's profile, but to their publicly available connections as well.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS ON LINKEDIN
HOW TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS ON LINKEDIN
Family & Friends
Family & Friends
Connect with family members, friends, friends of friends, parents of friends, instructors, classmates, coworkers, work supervisors, internship coordinators, and people you've met at a networking event. Connect with people “who you may know” from your networking page.
LinkedIn Groups
LinkedIn Groups
Join LinkedIn groups that are in your industry. This helps you connect with people in your industry, as well as share the latest news and industry developments.
Alumni
Alumni
Connect with alumni from your school. You can also connect with alumni from the school you are planning to transfer to.
IDENTIFY POTENTIAL PEOPLE THAT CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR INDUSTRY
IDENTIFY POTENTIAL PEOPLE THAT CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR INDUSTRY
Identify people for informational interviews
Identify people for informational interviews
Informational interviews are a great way to build professional relationships, practice professional conversational skills and learn more about your industry and companies.
Identify people in a company you may be applying to
Identify people in a company you may be applying to
Applying for a job at Amazon? Search for connections who work at Amazon and reach out to them.
Identify people by job title
Identify people by job title
Looking for a job in sales? Search for connections by job title.
Other ways to identify people
Other ways to identify people
Using the search bar, search for potential connections who work in similar roles, geographical area, specific industries, members of a professional organization, and alumni of your school.
What do first, second and third degree connections mean?
What do first, second and third degree connections mean?
1st-degree – People you’re directly connected to because you have accepted their invitation to connect, or they have accepted your invitation.
2nd-degree – People who are connected to your 1st-degree connections. You can connect with them through an In Mail or an introduction.
3rd-degree – People who are connected to your 2nd-degree connections. You can connect with them through an In Mail or an introduction.
Tip Sheet from LinkedIn: How to Network on LinkedIn
TipSheet_NetworkingonLinkedIn.pdf
Note: be sure to connect to ECC's Linkedin page!
Note: be sure to connect to ECC's Linkedin page!
Click here to learn How to Search for Jobs
Page updated
Report abuse