Some students think that LinkedIn is only for job seekers and business professionals, but students can start utilizing LinkedIn to build their positive online footprint in high school. Students who have positive LinkedIn profiles stand out from their competition during the college admissions process. LinkedIn can help students learn more about their target schools, connect with alumni, share their accomplishments, establish their personal brand, be discoverable by college admissions officers, and showcase their online resume. In just one video, students can change their Google results by following this step-by-step guide on how to create a LinkedIn profile.
What will students learn in the how to create a LinkedIn profile tutorial?
Students follow Josh as he takes them through a step-by-step guide to setting up a LinkedIn profile. Learn how to select a banner and profile image, how to write a good headline, and how to create a great bio that tells your college admissions story. Josh even shares some of his hidden techniques for setting up a strong LinkedIn URL to improve your search results.
How students can change their Google results with LinkedIn
In addition to learning how to create a positive LinkedIn profile from scratch, Josh will discuss why it’s important to have a LinkedIn profile as a student. He shows students how and why LinkedIn changes a student’s Google search results. Students will learn how their LinkedIn profile will be reflected in their search results and how the people who will be interviewing them will see the student’s online footprint. In this video, students will see the bigger picture and then take a deep dive into how to setup LinkedIn. Even if your student has never had a summer job, Josh will show them how they can highlight their education, volunteering, and achievements on LinkedIn to shine online.
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