CSU-San Bernardino Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 21
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is social media but for your career. It serves as a professional networking platform to connect with
colleagues, classmates, industry leaders, and potential employers.
Why Join?
• Boost Your Job Search: Recruiters actively search LinkedIn for candidates. A well-crafted profle showcases
your skills and experience, making you discoverable for job opportunities.
• Build Your Network: Connect with former colleagues, classmates, and professionals in your feld. This
network can provide valuable advice, mentorship, and even job leads.
• Stay Informed: Follow companies and industry leaders to stay updated on industry trends, news, and events.
Getting Started:
• Create a Profle: Complete your profle, including your
skills, experience, education, and accomplishments. We
recommend using the free account option on LinkedIn!
• Optimize Your Profle: Use keywords relevant to your feld
to improve searchability.
• Join Groups: Participate in discussions and share your
expertise in groups related to your industry.
• Publish Content: Share articles, insights, or updates to
establish yourself as a thought leader.
• Access LinkedIn Learning: Connecting your CSUSB
account with LinkedIn Learning will give you free access to
an incredible resource library!
Connecting Tips:
• Personalize Invitations: Do not just send generic
requests. Briefy explain why you want to connect
and how you know the person (if applicable).
• Engage with Your Network: Like, comment, and
share posts from your connections to stay visible.
• Follow Companies: Follow companies you’re
interested in to stay updated on job postings and
company culture.
• Learn from alumni: Go to the CSUSB page on
LinkedIn, choose the “alumni” tab, and sort by major,
location, industry, keyword, etc. From here, you can
connect with fellow Coyotes past and present!
• Showcase Your Professional Achievements: Did
you win an award or complete a project? Share it on
your profle!
By following these steps, LinkedIn can become one of your go-to platforms for career advancement, professional
connections, and staying informed in your feld.
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