LinkedIn for Networking and Job Search, Basic and Advanced Techniques

Gr 11 Up—LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools that jobseekers can use as they navigate today's tough job market. The segments included are: getting started with LinkedIn, building a network, joining groups, and building connections. The film stresses how to build meaningful relationships in your network and how to use the site to your advantage. Important distinctions between LinkedIn and Facebook are emphasized. The information is presented in a formal, businesslike setting, which is more appropriate for older teens entering the job market, or for an adult audience. Chris Price, along with several other social media consultants, presents the information in a clear, concise fashion. The most useful part of the film explains how connections work on LinkedIn, and how you can use it to discover "hidden jobs" and to develop contacts that can help you discover positions before they are advertised. According to the film, "A person with a completed profile is 40 times more likely to find a job through LinkedIn." Use this video to demonstrate how to create a complete profile and keep it dynamic. The film packs a huge amount of information into 30 minutes. Showing the film in sequences and having the audience explore each part of LinkedIn live, before continuing to the next segment, would be recommended.—Ellen Frank, Flushing High School, New York City