On LinkedIn? Now What? How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn

February 26, 2014

 

Presented by Lisa Dalla Vecchia, Beddie School of Business

Abstract

During this webinar*, you’ll have an opportunity to:

  • Review your profile, identify ways to enhance it, and start making some of the changes that make will make your profile really work for you.
  • Learn how to connect with others in meaningful ways and how to build your network.
  • Use LinkedIn to explore – people, companies, job opportunities, career paths.Learn how to position yourself as an expert and as someone who stays current in their field.

You’ll come away from this workshop with a better idea of how to use LinkedIn, not only to help you build and enhance your online professional brand, but also

  • For career services professionals, to help your career centre (brand awareness) and your clients (i.e. job seekers).
  • For employers, to help your employer (brand awareness, recruitment).

*If you are not on LinkedIn, please create an account before attending this session.  

Presenter Bio

Lisa has worked at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University for 6+ years. She spent five years with the Career Management Centre. She is currently Manager, Alumni & Career Communications for External Relations, where her focus is on public relations, social media marketing, and using an integrated marketing communications approach to build engagement for key stakeholders at the School. She has extensive experience using LinkedIn and understands the power of this social media tool from a business and from a career perspective. 

Lisa has her Mini MBA in Social Media Marketing from Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA , is HootSuite Certified, has earned the Global Career Development Facilitator designation, and is continuing her professional development through SFU's Business Communication & Professional Writing Program.