As a member of the millennial generation, you must obviously be well versed with the utility of social media. However, the one social media that millennials neglects appears to be LinkedIn.
For millennials who are less familiar with LinkedIn, it is essentially a social networking site used by business professionals to connect with one another. LinkedIn has been proven by many companies to be quite successful in promoting their brand, vision and mission.
There is a misconception that LinkedIn is meant for old people. Please know that there are incredible benefits to young professionals who properly use LinkedIn, especially when entering adulthood. However, in order to reap full benefits, you must utilize LinkedIn to its full potential.
Create a clear-cut and professional picture of yourself. When completing your profile, make sure you make it unique. Add your special skills and experience that are important and personal. Showcase your accomplishments and make yourself stand out from the rest.
Refrain from mentioning any silly achievements you may have had in high school that have little or no relevance to the future job you are attempting to obtain. Connect with people as LinkedIn is meant for that. After all, LinkedIn is essentially a professional Facebook. Nonetheless, in order to maximize your presence and professional outcomes, you must be selective about whom you connect with. Unlike most other social media channels, LinkedIn is not a place to connect with someone who is a friend of a friend. Be wise about who and what you connect with.
Challenging though it may be, use LinkedIn in a manner that will benefit you. Showing that you are active on LinkedIn gives prospective employers the notion that you are continually engaged and have professional goals.
Being in your mid to late twenties and entering into the outer world can be intimidating. The thought of remaining in parental control will be embarrassing for you, but so does the thought of being on your own. Be active on social media network – particularly LinkedIn – and you will be assured of a successful career.
With national unemployment being a major issue with most countries, job searchers need every edge that they can get. One powerful and promising tool at your disposal is LinkedIn.
LinkedIn can help you make specific high-value connections, and ensure other users looking for people with your skills are finding you first.
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I do agree linkedin can be really important to our businesses 😀