One of the best tools in your career toolbox is networking. And LinkedIn assists you in building a long-lasting network that influences your career growth and paves the way for new and better opportunities.
LinkedIn is by far the largest online platform for connecting working professionals and a great resource for your internship, job and career search. You can upload your resume to be seen by recruiters, search for opportunities, build on your professional standing by being engaged, posting updates and articles and staying involved. By building a solid foundation now, and continuing to foster that network through LinkedIn, you will have easy access to the many people you will meet throughout your career.
Here are 4 ways to harness the power of LinkedIn in your outreach and networking.
- Watch this 3 ½ minute LinkedIn Learning video* to develop your outreach messages. You’ll learn the best tips and tricks to meaningful outreach. Learn how to get your messages read and answered and build that solid foundation all in one place: LinkedIn.
- Subscribe to the LinkedIn blog to learn about platform updates and catch articles like this on outreach via LinkedIn.
- Enhance your LinkedIn profile, or create one if you’re new to the platform. Anticipate those you reach out to will look at your profile which means you want it in good shape. Watch this video from LinkedIn Learning which details how to “rock your LinkedIn profile.”
- Check out the Duke Career Center LinkedIn Guide for additional information.
*Remember to access LinkedIn Learning through the Duke portal to take advantage of the Duke benefit.
This post is part of Season for Connection 2021, a winter break initiative focused on how to conduct outreach and connect with professionals in a way that gets results. View the launch post here to see all articles compiled in an Outreach Guide.
