LinkedIn

As I sit here and crack my ice cold Bud Light and light my vanilla bean scented candle I will tell you all about what LinkedIn is and how it can help or hinder you in your professional career. LinkedIn is the Facebook for working professionals.

What Does LinkedIn offer?

I personally used to have a LinkedIn account. However, I got rid of it as companies were trying to poach me away from where I currently work. I was receiving a lot of emails and some of the offers were honestly pitiful. That being said, it is a great networking tool as it allows you to connect with other professionals who also use this platform. You are also able to show your accomplishments such as taking LinkedIn courses, ie LinkedIn Learning, and Facebook Advertising and display them on your profile. You can post a picture of yourself. Be very mindful when deciding which picture you chose as it is a professional setting. I say this with love but DO NOT post a picture of you gassing beers as this will be seen by future or current employers. The best option is always a nice headshot or a nice picture of yourself in formal clothing. Below is a great example. Can you say man rocket!

Conclusion

In conclusion, LinkedIn can be a great tool for networking and finding potential jobs. Personally, for me it was doing more harm than good and my boss made me deactivate my account. It is a great starting tool when looking for new and exciting job opportunities and connecting with many professionals in your desired field of work.

References: : https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-linkedin-for-students/welcome?u=2109516

Stay classy,

Matthias Friedel