Have you got a LinkedIn profile? Are you using LinkedIn to look for jobs?

If not, you could be missing out on job opportunities. LinkedIn is the world's biggest professional networking site.  More and more organisations are using LinkedIn as a recruitment platform.  It's really easy to get your profile launched.  Just sign up at www.linkedin.com and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Here's a few hints and tips to help you set up your LinkedIn profile:

1. Choose a photo that creates a professional impression. 
2. Headline - this is the first piece of information anyone will read about you so make it interesting and eye-catching.  Don't just say "Student".
3. Customise the URL that LinkedIn gives you to make it more personal.  Click the edit button and revise
4. Summary - This should contain 150-200 words outlining your career goals and achievements. You can also add links to blogs and videos here as well.
5. Experience - Use this section for any paid work or legal work experience
6. Voluntary experience and causes - any volunteering you may have done
7. Education - give details of your degree subject and where you studied.
8. Skills and endorsements - add skills that define your professional role, experiences and contributions.
9. You can also add any languages you speak.

There is some really useful information to help you develop your profile on the LinkedIn website - https://university.linkedin.com/linkedin-for-students

Follow my online training guide - How to make a perfect LinkedIn profile

More and more employers are advertising jobs on LinkedIn so get started with your profile today!