Are You Optimizing the Power of LinkedIn

More often than not, when I ask students if or how they are using LinkedIn, I typically get an indifferent toned response.  Some students will share they live on LinkedIn, but that is rare.  Additionally, there are students who will share they check it 1-2 times a week.  But a heavy majority tell me they don’t use it, or they do not know how to use it.  Regardless of how often you use LinkedIn and all of the platform’s tools, I encourage you to read this article.  The article is titled the Power of LinkedIn Stalking.  The author Hannah Gromen offers a simple and comprehensive list of how to make connections by utilizing various features on LinkedIn.  This is well worth the read for tips on how to grow your network.

By Paul Stanish
Paul Stanish Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Development, Pulsifer Career Development Center