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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. Here is why you should join and how to
leverage it:
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 you9re
interested in to stay updated on job postings and
company culture.
" Learn from alumni: Go to the CSUSB page on
LinkedIn, choose the
